Elonbeth-hanan, a city under the jurisdiction of Ben-Deker, one of Solomon's twelve governors.
Also known as Elon Bethhanan · Elon beth-hanan
Elonbeth-hanan is mentioned in 1Ki.4.9 as part of the list of twelve districts overseen by King Solomon's governors. It was under the jurisdiction of Ben-Deker, along with the towns of Makaz, Shaalbim, and Beth-shemesh.
The name Elonbeth-hanan means "oak of the house of grace" or "terebinth of the house of mercy." This suggests it may have been a significant tree or grove associated with a place of worship or a location where important events took place.
Based on the other cities mentioned alongside it, it was likely situated in the Shephelah region or the nearby hill country of Judah.
Approximate location: 31.853, 35.109 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0358
Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan;
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