Tilon was one of the four sons of Shimon, whose descendants are listed among the families of Judah.
Definition
Tilon was one of the four sons of Shimon. His family was reckoned among the genealogies of Judah.
Biblical Usage
He is named in the genealogical record of Judah.
Historical Background
The name is associated with the meaning “gift.”
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(gift), one of the four sons of Shimon, whose family is reckoned in the genealogies of Judah. (1 Chronicles 4:20) (B.C. 1451.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ti'-lon (tilon; Kethibh, Qere; Codex Vaticanus Inon; Codex Alexandrinus Thilan; Lucian Tholeim: A son of Shimon (1Ch 4:20).</p>