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Shilonite

/SHY-loh-nite/

Summary

A title denoting either an inhabitant of Shiloh (applied to the prophet Ahijah) or a descendant of Shelah son of Judah.

☩Native of Shiloh

The term 'Shilonite' is used as a title for Ahijah, the prophet who foretold to Jeroboam the division of the kingdom after Solomon's death. That Ahijah was a resident of Shiloh is confirmed by the fact that Jeroboam's wife later went to seek him at Shiloh when their son was sick.

Key verses:1 Kings 11:291 Kings 12:151 Kings 15:292 Chronicles 9:29

☩Descendants of Shelah

In genealogical lists of Judah, 'Shilonite' appears to designate descendants of Shelah, the youngest son of Judah. This family is mentioned among those dwelling in Jerusalem after the exile. They are the same as those called 'Shelanites' in Numbers 26:20. The change from 'Shelanite' to 'Shilonite' parallels the change in the name Siloam (Shelach in Nehemiah, Shiloach in Isaiah).

Key verses:1 Chronicles 9:5Nehemiah 11:5

Related Verses6 mentions

1 Kings· 3 verses

11:2912:1515:29

2 Chronicles· 2 verses

9:2910:15

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

9:5

References

  1. 1.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Shilonite," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).
  2. 2.George Morrish, "Shilonite," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
  3. 3.John McClintock and James Strong, "Shilonite," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  4. 4.James Orr (ed.), "Shilonite," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  5. 5.John McClintock and James Strong, "Shilonite," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).