Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon (JDG 12:8-15)

[12:8] After him Ibzan of Bethlehem judged Israel.

[12:9] He had thirty sons, and thirty daughters he gave in marriage outside his clan, and thirty daughters he brought in from outside for his sons. And he judged Israel seven years.

[12:10] Then Ibzan died and was buried at Bethlehem.

[12:11] After him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel, and he judged Israel ten years.

[12:12] Then Elon the Zebulunite died and was buried at Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.

[12:13] After him Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite judged Israel.

[12:14] He had forty sons and thirty grandsons, who rode on seventy donkeys, and he judged Israel eight years.

[12:15] Then Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died and was buried at Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the hill country of the Amalekites.

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