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Sered, and Elon, and Jahleel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/46.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The sons of Zebulun <i>were</i> Sered, Elon, and Jahleel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/46.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Zebulun: Sered, Elon, and Jahleel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/46.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Zebulun: Sered and Elon and Jahleel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/46.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the sons of Zebulun: Sered and Elon and Jahleel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/46.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The sons of Zebulun: Sered and Elon and Jahleel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/46.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Zebulun: Sered, Elon, and Jahleel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/46.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zebulun’s sons: Sered, Elon, and Jahleel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/46.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zebulun&#8217s sons: Sered, Elon, and Jahleel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/46.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Zebulun: Sered, and Elon, and Jahleel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/46.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Zebulun; Sered, and Elon, and Jahleel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/46.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The sons of [Zebulun]were Sered, Elon, and Jahleel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/46.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Zebulun and his sons: Sered, Elon, and Jahleel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/46.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />along with Zebulun's sons Sered, Elon, and Jahleel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/46.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Zebulun: Sered, Elon, and Jahleel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/46.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Zebulun: Sered, Elon, and Jahleel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/46.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Zebulun: Sered, and Elon, and Jahleel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/46.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Zebulun; Sered, and Elon, and Jahleel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/46.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Zebulun: Sered, Elon, and Jahleel. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/46.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And sons of Zebulun: Sered, and Elon, and Jahleel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/46.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And sons of Zebulun: Sered, and Elon, and Jahleel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/46.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Zebulon, Sered and Elon and Jahleel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/46.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Zabulon: Sared and Elo and Jahelel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/46.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The sons of Zebulun: Sered and Elon and Jahleel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/46.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Zebulun: Sered, Elon, and Jahleel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/46.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The children of Zebulun: Sered, Elon, and Jahleel<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/46.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Zebulun: Seder, Elon, and Nahlael.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/46.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the sons of Zabalaun: Sadar and Aluun and Nakhlayel.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/46.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the sons of Zebulun: Sered, and Elon, and Jahleel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/46.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Zabulun, Sered, and Allon, and Achoel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/46-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=12057" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/46.htm">Those who Went to Egypt: The Children of Leah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puvah, Job, and Shimron. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇə·nê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/2074.htm" title="2074: zə·ḇū·lun (N-proper-ms) -- Or Zbuluwn; or Zbuwlun; from zabal; habitation; Zebulon, a son of Jacob; also his territory and tribe.">of Zebulun:</a> <a href="/hebrew/5624.htm" title="5624: se·reḏ (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Zebulun. From a primitive root meaning to tremble; trembling; Sered, an Israelite.">Sered,</a> <a href="/hebrew/356.htm" title="356: wə·’ê·lō·wn (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or;Elown; or Eylon; from 'ayil; oak-grove; Elon, the name of a place in Palestine, and also of one Hittite, two Israelites.">Elon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3177.htm" title="3177: wə·yaḥ·lə·’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Wait for God, a Zebulunite. From yachal and 'el; expectant of God; Jachleel, an Israelite.">and Jahleel.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>These are the sons of Leah born to Jacob in Paddan-aram, in addition to his daughter Dinah. The total number of sons and daughters was thirty-three.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-23.htm">Numbers 26:23-24</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Issachar by their clans: The Tolaite clan from Tola, the Punite clan from Puvah, / the Jashubite clan from Jashub, and the Shimronite clan from Shimron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-30.htm">1 Chronicles 7:30-31</a></span><br />The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. / The sons of Beriah: Heber, as well as Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/30-9.htm">Genesis 30:9-13</a></span><br />When Leah saw that she had stopped having children, she gave her servant Zilpah to Jacob as a wife. / And Leah’s servant Zilpah bore Jacob a son. / Then Leah said, “How fortunate!” So she named him Gad. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/35-26.htm">Genesis 35:26</a></span><br />And the sons of Leah’s maidservant Zilpah were Gad and Asher. These are the sons of Jacob, who were born to him in Paddan-aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13</a></span><br />Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-18.htm">Deuteronomy 33:18-19</a></span><br />Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-10.htm">Joshua 19:10-16</a></span><br />The third lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Zebulun: The border of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid. / It went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam. / From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-17.htm">Judges 5:17</a></span><br />Gilead remained beyond the Jordan. Dan, why did you linger by the ships? Asher stayed at the coast and remained in his harbors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-15.htm">1 Kings 4:15</a></span><br />Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he had married Basemath, a daughter of Solomon);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a></span><br />Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13-15</a></span><br />Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/3-18.htm">Mark 3:18</a></span><br />Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-15.htm">Luke 6:15</a></span><br />Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-44.htm">John 1:44-45</a></span><br />Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter. / Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-71.htm">John 6:71</a></span><br />He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the sons of Zebulun; Sered, and Elon, and Jahleel.</p><p class="hdg">Zebulun.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/30-19.htm">Genesis 30:19,20</a></b></br> And Leah conceived again, and bare Jacob the sixth son… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13</a></b></br> Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he <i>shall be</i> for an haven of ships; and his border <i>shall be</i> unto Zidon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-9.htm">Numbers 1:9,30,31</a></b></br> Of Zebulun; Eliab the son of Helon… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/36-2.htm">Elon</a> <a href="/numbers/26-26.htm">Jahleel</a> <a href="/numbers/26-26.htm">Sered</a> <a href="/genesis/35-23.htm">Zebulun</a> <a href="/genesis/35-23.htm">Zeb'ulun</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/26-26.htm">Elon</a> <a href="/numbers/26-26.htm">Jahleel</a> <a href="/numbers/26-26.htm">Sered</a> <a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Zebulun</a> <a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Zeb'ulun</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 46</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/46-1.htm">Jacob is comforted by God at Beersheba.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/46-5.htm">Thence he with his company goes into Egypt.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/46-8.htm">The number of his family that went into Egypt.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/46-28.htm">Joseph meets Jacob.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/46-31.htm">He instructs his brothers how to answer Pharaoh.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/46.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/46.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The sons of Zebulun:</b><br>Zebulun was the sixth son of Jacob and Leah, and his descendants formed one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Zebulun was known for its strategic location in the land of Canaan, situated between the Mediterranean Sea and the Sea of Galilee, which facilitated trade and interaction with other cultures. This positioning fulfilled Jacob's blessing in <a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13</a>, where Zebulun is said to "dwell by the seashore." The tribe played a significant role in Israel's history, contributing warriors to battles and participating in the nation's spiritual and political life.<p><b>Sered,</b><br>Sered is the first son of Zebulun mentioned. His name means "fear" or "trembling," which may reflect the cultural or familial expectations of strength and courage. While not much is detailed about Sered individually in the biblical narrative, his inclusion in the genealogical record underscores the importance of family lineage and heritage in Israelite society. The genealogies serve to connect the tribes to the patriarchs and affirm God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<p><b>Elon,</b><br>Elon, the second son, shares his name with a later judge of Israel from the tribe of Zebulun (<a href="/judges/12-11.htm">Judges 12:11-12</a>). The name Elon means "oak" or "strong," symbolizing stability and endurance. The repetition of this name within the tribe suggests a continuity of leadership and influence. The oak tree is often a biblical symbol of strength and longevity, which may reflect the tribe's enduring presence and contribution to Israel's history.<p><b>and Jahleel.</b><br>Jahleel, the third son, has a name meaning "God waits" or "God hopes." This name may reflect a theological perspective on divine patience and expectation, themes prevalent throughout the biblical narrative. The mention of Jahleel, like his brothers, emphasizes the importance of each family member in the unfolding story of Israel. The genealogical records in Genesis serve not only as historical accounts but also as theological affirmations of God's faithfulness to His covenant people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zebulun.htm">Zebulun</a></b><br>Zebulun is one of the twelve sons of Jacob, also known as Israel. He is the sixth son of Leah, Jacob's first wife. Zebulun's descendants formed one of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for their maritime activities and trade.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/sered.htm">Sered</a></b><br>Sered is the first son of Zebulun mentioned in this verse. His name in Hebrew, "Sered", may mean "fear" or "trembling."<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/elon.htm">Elon</a></b><br>Elon is the second son of Zebulun. The name "Elon" in Hebrew can mean "oak" or "strong."<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jahleel.htm">Jahleel</a></b><br>Jahleel is the third son of Zebulun. His name in Hebrew, "Jahleel", means "God waits" or "God hopes."<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob's_journey_to_egypt.htm">Jacob's Journey to Egypt</a></b><br>This verse is part of the larger account of Jacob's journey to Egypt with his family during a time of famine, as they go to join Joseph, who has become a powerful leader in Egypt.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_lineage_and_heritage.htm">Understanding Lineage and Heritage</a></b><br>The listing of names in genealogies, such as Zebulun's sons, emphasizes the importance of family heritage and God's faithfulness to His promises through generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_names.htm">Significance of Names</a></b><br>The meanings of names in the Bible often reflect character traits or prophetic insights. Reflect on the significance of your own name and identity in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_family_dynamics.htm">God's Sovereignty in Family Dynamics</a></b><br>Despite the complexities and imperfections in family relationships, God works through them to fulfill His purposes, as seen in Jacob's family.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_transition.htm">Faithfulness in Transition</a></b><br>Jacob's journey to Egypt represents a significant transition. Trusting God during times of change is crucial, knowing He is guiding and providing for His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_tribes_in_god's_plan.htm">Role of Tribes in God's Plan</a></b><br>Each tribe of Israel had a unique role and contribution to the nation. Consider how God has uniquely gifted and positioned you within the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_46.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 46</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_zebulun_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Zebulun in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_god's_workmanship.htm">Who was Zebulun in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_acts_7_14_and_gen_46_27.htm">How do we reconcile Stephen's claim in Acts 7:14 that 75 people entered Egypt with Genesis 46:27, which specifies only 70?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/jacob's_family_size_in_egypt.htm">How many people were in Jacob's family in Egypt? (Genesis 46:27 vs. Acts 7:14)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/46.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) <span class= "bld">Zebulun </span>has three sons: <a href="/numbers/26-26.htm" title="Of the sons of Zebulun after their families: of Sered, the family of the Sardites: of Elon, the family of the Elonites: of Jahleel, the family of the Jahleelites.">Numbers 26:26</a>.<p>Sered,<p>Sered,<p>Elon,<p>Elon,<p>Jahleel.<p>Jahleel.<p>No genealogy of the tribe of Zebulun is given in the Book of Chronicles.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/46.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the sons of Zebulun; Sered</span>, - "Fear" (Gesenius) - <span class="cmt_word">and Elon</span>, "Oak" - <span class="cmt_word">and Jahleel</span>, - "Whom God has made sick" (Gesenius). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/46-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The sons</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Zebulun:</span><br /><span class="heb">זְבוּלֻ֑ן</span> <span class="translit">(zə·ḇū·lun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2074.htm">Strong's 2074: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zebulun -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and their territory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Sered,</span><br /><span class="heb">סֶ֥רֶד</span> <span class="translit">(se·reḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5624.htm">Strong's 5624: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sered -- a son of Zebulun</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Elon,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֵל֖וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ê·lō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_356.htm">Strong's 356: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elon -- 'terebinth', an Israelite name, also a Hittite, also a city in Dan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Jahleel.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיַחְלְאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yaḥ·lə·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3177.htm">Strong's 3177: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jahleel -- 'wait for God', a Zebulunite</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/46-14.htm">Genesis 46:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/46-14.htm">Genesis 46:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/46-14.htm">Genesis 46:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/46-14.htm">Genesis 46:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/46-14.htm">Genesis 46:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/46-14.htm">Genesis 46:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/46-14.htm">Genesis 46:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/46-14.htm">Genesis 46:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/46-14.htm">Genesis 46:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/46-14.htm">Genesis 46:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/46-14.htm">OT Law: Genesis 46:14 The sons of Zebulun: Sered Elon (Gen. 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