Jalon
Jalon was a son of Ezrah, from the tribe of Judah.
Biography
Jalon was a son of Ezrah, from the tribe of Judah, mentioned in the genealogical list of 1 Chronicles 4:17. He appears among the descendants of Judah in a section of the Chronicler's extensive tribal register that traces various lineages through the post-conquest and monarchic periods. Beyond his paternity and tribal affiliation, no narrative details are recorded about Jalon. His brothers in the text include Jether, Mered, and Epher, and the family is associated with the broader Calebite heritage within Judah. The name Jalon may relate to a Hebrew root connected to lodging or remaining, though its precise meaning is uncertain.
Significance
Jalon's inclusion in the Judahite genealogy of 1 Chronicles 4 contributes to the Chronicler's systematic documentation of Judah's tribal heritage, a matter of profound importance to the post-exilic community for whom the tribe of Judah was the primary locus of messianic hope. Every named descendant of Judah represents a thread in the lineage through which God's promises to David would ultimately be fulfilled. While Jalon himself left no recorded deeds, his place in the genealogy affirms the biblical principle that God's redemptive purposes are carried forward not only by great heroes but also by the quiet continuity of faithful family lines across successive generations.
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References
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- Church of England (1769) The Holy Bible, Authorized (King James) Version. [Public Domain]