Bible Dictionary
Shiloni
Shiloni is a form meaning “the Shilonite,” or inhabitant or descendant of Shiloh. It is used in connection with a family descended from Shelah.
Definition
Shiloni is a form meaning “the Shilonite,” or descendant of Sheluh, the youngest son of Judah. In the Authorized Version it occurs in a passage where the designation should be understood as a family or descent-name rather than as a personal name connected with Shiloh.
Biblical Usage
The term occurs in Nehemiah’s record concerning the descendants of Judah who lived in Jerusalem. It identifies a descendant of Shelah.
Historical Background
The supplied material distinguishes this usage from other references to a Shilonite meaning an inhabitant of Shiloh.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
This word occurs in the Authorized Version only in (Nehemiah 11:5) where it should be rendered—as it is in other cases— “the Shilonite,” that is the descendant of Sheluh the youngest son of Judah.