Bible Dictionary
Shilonites, The
The Shilonites were members of the Judahite family descended from Shelah, Judah’s youngest son, who later lived in Jerusalem.
Definition
The Shilonites were members of the Judahite family descended from Shelah, Judah’s youngest son. They are also described as belonging to the house of Shelah and as descendants of Judah who lived in Jerusalem.
Biblical Usage
The Shilonites appear in genealogical and settlement records concerning descendants of Judah. The Pentateuch more precisely calls this family the Shelanites.
Historical Background
The supplied material places these descendants among those dwelling in Jerusalem, though one cited genealogical reference has a difficult date or context.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
are mentioned among the descendants of Judah dwelling in Jerusalem at a date difficult to (1 Chronicles 8:5) They are doubtless the members of the house of Shelah, who in the Pentateuch are more accurately designated Shelanites.