Judges 12:8-Ezra : . The Three Minor Judges.— Ibzan’ s home was probably Bethlehem in Zebulun ( Joshua 19:15), 7 m. from Nazareth, still called Beit-lahm. For Aijalon we should probably read Elon (so the LXX). Pirathon is perhaps Far’ ata, near Nâ blû s. read more
This is added to distinguish it from other Aijalons, of which see Judges 1:35; 1 Chronicles 6:69; 1 Chronicles 8:13. read more
THE ARROGANT EPHRAIMITES AND JEPHTHAH—THE JUDGES WITHOUT FAME(Judges 12:1-15.)CRITICAL NOTES.— Judges 12:1. Gathered themselves together.] Not in a disorderly or tumultuous manner as some would take it, but assembled in force, for the purpose of fighting if necessary (ch. Judges 7:23-24; Judges 10:17). Passed over (Jordan) northward, or it may mean to Zaphon, for such is the Hebrew word. Zaphon was a town in the tribe of Gad, mentioned along with Succoth.Wherefore, etc., didst thou not call us... read more
Chapter 12Now, remember the men of Ephraim when Gideon came back having, you know, gotten the victory and they said, "Why didn't you call us?" Well here they are again, chapter twelve.AND the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and went northward, and said unto Jephthah, Why did you pass over to fight against the children Ammon, and you didn't call us to go with you? We're gonna burn you and your house with fire ( Judges 12:1 ).Well, they got by with this kind of stuff with Gideon.... read more
Judges 12:3 . I put my life in my hands; a Hebraism of forcible import. David twice uses the same phrase. Now, to take the life of a man who had thus devoted himself, and whom God had honoured, was the extreme of wickedness. Judges 12:6 . Shibboleth. Vox Hebraica, juxta interpretationem Hebræam, significet impetum currentis aquæ. This Hebrew word, according to the interpretation of the rabbins, designates impetuous currents of waters. Our travellers state that the Jordan is, in many... read more
Jdg 12:11 And after him Elon, a Zebulonite, judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years. Ver. 11. Judged Israel ten years. ] Maintaining the purity of God’s true worship, and administering justice to the people. Not to "do good among a man’s people," is to "die in his iniquity." Eze 18:18 read more
am 2830, bc 1174, An, Ex, Is, 317, "A civil judge in North-east Israel." Judges 12:11 read more
11. Elon… judged Israel ten years But we have no record of his particular acts. See note on Judges 10:1. read more
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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Judges 12:11
‘ And after him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel, and he judged Israel ten years.’ These judges remind us that judges were needed in times of peace as well as in war. They are mentioned to make up the twelve. It may well be that little was known of them but their names. ‘Ten years.’ Possibly indicating ‘a number of years’, and a satisfactory judgeship. read more