Tola, Jair, Ibzan, Elon, Abdon

Overview

• Testament: Old
• Role: Minor judges of Israel
• Family: Various tribes and regions
• Key Books: Judges

Biography

These judges receive shorter notices than Deborah, Gideon, Jephthah, or Samson, but they show that God preserved Israel through many leaders across many regions.

Key Events

• Minor judges - Brief records of leadership and rest

Relationships

• Israel - Judged and led by these figures between major deliverance narratives

Important Verses

• Judges 10:1-5 - Tola and Jair judge Israel.
• Judges 12:8-15 - Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon judge Israel.

Cross-References

• Mentioned in: Judges

Notes

The minor judges remind the reader that God’s care is not limited to the most dramatic stories.