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Eglon
Eglon in the Bible — Israel sold into his hands for eighteen years (JDG 3:14) because Israel again did evil in the sight of the LORD (JDG 3:12). Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “same as Eglah”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 2 names
Names & Labels (2)
Eglonproper name
- Hebrew
- עֶגְל֤וֹן
- Transliteration
- egəlon
- Meaning
- circle; young bull
- Greek
- Εγλωμ
- Reference
- JDG 3:12
- Strong's
- H5700
King of Moabtitle
- Hebrew
- מֶ֥לֶךְ לְמוֹאָ֖ב
- Transliteration
- melek ləmoav
- Meaning
- king [of] Moab
- Greek
- βασιλέα Μωαβ
- Reference
- JDG 3:12
- Strong's
- H4428, H4124
Notes
King of Moab
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Eglon in the Bible?
Eglon is described in the Bible as Israel sold into his hands for eighteen years (JDG 3:14) because Israel again did evil in the sight of the LORD (JDG 3:12).
What does the name Eglon mean?
The name Eglon means “same as Eglah” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.