Who was Aijalon?

Place where the sun stood still

The story of Aijalon

Aijalon - Judge
Aijalon - Judge
Judge

Aijalon was a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament. He was the son of Gedor, a descendant of Benjamin. He is best known for his role in the battle between the Israelites and the Philistines. According to the Bible, Aijalon was a brave warrior who fought alongside the Israelites and helped them to defeat the Philistines. Aijalon is also known for his role in the story of the sun standing still. According to the Bible, Joshua prayed to God to make the sun stand still so that the Israelites could have more time to defeat the Philistines. God answered his prayer and the sun stood still for a whole day. Aijalon was the one who witnessed this miracle and was able to tell the story to the people. Aijalon is also known for his role in the story of the Valley of Aijalon. According to the Bible, Aijalon was given the valley as a reward for his bravery in battle. The valley was then named after him and became a place of refuge for the Israelites. Aijalon is best known for his bravery and loyalty to the Israelites. He was a faithful warrior who fought alongside them and helped them to defeat their enemies. He was also a witness to a miraculous event and was rewarded with a valley of his own. Aijalon is remembered as a brave and loyal figure in the Bible.

Name meaning

The name "Aijalon" is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Bible. In Hebrew, Aijalon means "field of deer" or "place of gazelles." It is mentioned in the Old Testament as a Levitical city in the tribal territory of Dan in the Book of Joshua. The name carries a sense of natural beauty and tranquility, evoking images of a pastoral landscape.

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Judge

First mention

Joshua 21:24

Appearances in the Bible

7 mentions

Aijalon in the Bible

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Joshua

Chapter 21

Levitical Cities

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the Levites and sets aside cities for them to live in.

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Judges

Chapter 1

Israel's Continuing Conquest

The Israelites begin to worship other gods, and as a result, God allows them to be oppressed by their enemies.

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Judges

Chapter 12

Jephthah's Conflict with Ephraim

The Israelites are again oppressed and God raises up Samson to deliver them.

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1 Samuel

Chapter 14

Jonathan and David's Friendship

David and Jonathan, Saul's son, form a close friendship despite Saul's attempts to harm David.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 6

Levi's Genealogy and Roles

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 8

Descendants of Benjamin

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 11

Rehoboam's Reign in Judah

Rehoboam's initial reign in Judah, marked by political and social dynamics that influence the kingdom's trajectory.

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