Allon אַלּוֹן
Son of Jedaiah, a Simeonite
Who is Allon in the Bible?
Allon was a son of Jedaiah and a descendant of the tribe of Simeon, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 4:37. He appears in the lineage documentation that traces the clans of Simeon and their settlements in ancient Israel. Beyond his listing in this family genealogy, no other details about Allon's life, role, or accomplishments are recorded in Scripture. His mention serves primarily as part of the broader genealogical record of the Simeonite clans, demonstrating the importance of family lineages in Israelite society and the preservation of tribal history.
Biography
Allon is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of the tribe of Simeon, which is recorded in the book of 1 Chronicles. He is listed as the son of Jedaiah, who was a descendant of Simeon through his son Shimei. (1Ch.4.37)
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 4 traces the lineage of several clans within the tribe of Simeon, providing a record of their descendants and their settlements in the land of Israel. (1Ch.4.24-43)
Apart from being listed as the son of Jedaiah, no further information is provided about Allon's life, his role within the family, or any significant events associated with him.
The mention of Allon in the genealogy serves to document the lineage of the Simeonite clans and to highlight the importance of family records in the Israelite society. It also demonstrates the continuity of the tribe of Simeon through its various branches and generations.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:37
"and Ziza son of Shiphi (son of Allon, son of Jedaiah, son of Shimri, son of Shemaiah)."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אַלּוֹן |
Allon
er however to read with the Revised Version (British and American), "oak" ('elon), rather than as proper noun.
(2) A prominent descendant of the tribe of Simeon (1Ch 4:37).
(3) the Revised Version (British and American) for Allom of the King James Version in 1 Esdras 5:34 (which see).
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