Reference: Shilonite

Ahijah the prophet, whose home was in Shiloh, is so designated (1Ki 11:29; 15:29). The plural form occurs (1Ch 9:5), denoting the descendants of Shelah, Judah's youngest son.

1. See Shiloh, 2. 2. See Shelah, 1.

Shi'lonite

Designation of Ahijah the prophet, which (cf. 1Ki 14:2,4) points him out as a resident of Shiloh. 1Ki 11:29; 12:15; 15:29; 2Ch 9:29; 10:15.