Jalon יָלוֹן
Son of Ezrah, from the tribe of Judah
Who is Jalon in the Bible?
Jalon was a son of Ezrah from the tribe of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:17. He is listed alongside his brothers Jether and Mered as part of the genealogical record of Judah's descendants through Perez. The Bible provides no additional details about Jalon's life, occupation, or personal significance beyond his place in this genealogy. His inclusion in the tribal records of Judah indicates that he was an ancestor of families within the tribe, making him part of the documented line connecting the patriarchs to later Israelite communities.
Biography
Jalon is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.4.17 as one of the sons of Ezrah, along with his brothers Jether and Mered. Ezrah was a descendant of Judah, the son of Israel (or 'Jacob'), through Perez. The text does not provide any further information about Jalon's life, occupation, or role within the tribe of Judah. His mention in the genealogy suggests that he was an ancestor of some of the families within the tribe of Judah, although no specific details are given about his descendants.
Family
In Scripture
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- 1 Chronicles 4:17
"The sons of Ezrah: Jether, Mered, Epher, and Jalon. And Mered’s wife Bithiah gave birth to Miriam, Shammai, and Ishbah the father of Eshtemoa."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יָלוֹן |