Bible Dictionary
Gilonite, The
A Gilonite was a native of Giloh. The title is applied to Ahithophel and to a man named Jashen in the accounts of David’s warriors.
Definition
A Gilonite was a native or inhabitant of Giloh. The designation is applied to Ahithophel and is associated with a man named Jashen in the records of David’s warriors.
Biblical Usage
The term occurs as a gentilic designation in the accounts concerning Ahithophel and Jashen.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
native of Giloh. (2 Samuel 15:12; 23:34)