Strong’s H5700

עֶגְלוֹן

Part of speech

proper name; masculine; location

Transliteration

`Eglown

Pronunciation

eg-lone'

Definition

Eglon

Meaning

Eglon

Usage

Eglon is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a Moabite king who oppressed Israel during the time of the Judges. The name is associated with the idea of strength or fertility, as suggested by its root meaning "calf."

Bible references

Joshua 10:3;Joshua 10:5;Joshua 10:23;Joshua 10:34;Joshua 10:36;Joshua 10:37;Joshua 12:12;Joshua 15:39;Judges 3:12;Judges 3:14;Judges 3:15;Judges 3:17;Judges 3:17