Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
the name of two men in the Apocrypha.
1. (Ε᾿λιωνάς v.r. Ε᾿λιωναϊ v ς, Vulg. omits.) One of the sons of "Phaisur," who divorced his Gentile wife after the exile (1 Esdras 9:22); evidently the ELIOENAI (See ELIOENAI) (q.v.) of the Hebrews text (Ezra 10:22).
2. (Ε᾿λιωνάς, Vulg. Noneas.) One of the sons of "Annas," who did the same (1 Esdras 9:32); doubtless the ELIEZER (See ELIEZER) (q.v.) of the Hebrews text (Ezra 10:31).
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Bibliography Information McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Elionas'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​e/elionas.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.