Overview
The Bible addresses ajalon across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Chronicles, Joshua and Judges. Closely related themes include Adoni-Zedek, Amorites, Amorites, the and Astronomy. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Joshua and Elon.
Key Bible verses about ajalon
Old Testament
Judges
2 Chronicles
And Zorah, and Aijalon, and Hebron, which are in Judah and in Benjamin fenced cities.
The Philistines also had invaded the cities of the low country, and of the south of Judah, and had taken Bethshemesh, and Ajalon, and Gederoth, and Shocho with the villages thereof, and Timnah with the villages thereof, Gimzo also and the villages thereof: and they dwelt there.
People in the Bible and ajalon
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying ajalon for yourself
- Begin with Joshua 10:12, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 2 Chronicles, Joshua and Judges each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Joshua and Elon and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Adoni-Zedek, Amorites, Amorites, the and Astronomy.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about ajalon?
The Bible addresses ajalon across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Chronicles, Joshua and Judges. Closely related themes include Adoni-Zedek, Amorites, Amorites, the and Astronomy. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Joshua and Elon.
How many Bible verses are about ajalon?
The Bible references ajalon in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention ajalon?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Joshua 10:12: “Then spake Joshua to the LORD in the day when the LORD delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon. stand: Heb. be silent”
Which people in the Bible are associated with ajalon?
Joshua and Elon.
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