Who was Shilo?

Bringer of peace and prosperity

The story of Shilo

Shilo - Religious Leader
Shilo - Religious Leader
Religious Leader

Shilo is a biblical figure best known for being the son of Gilead and grandson of Manasseh. He was born in the land of Gilead, east of the Jordan River. He was the firstborn son of Gilead and the only son of his mother, Machir. Shilo is best known for being the first to settle in the land of Canaan. He was the leader of the tribe of Manasseh and was responsible for the establishment of the city of Shiloh. He was a priest and a judge, and he was responsible for the establishment of the Tabernacle in Shiloh. Shilo is also known for his role in the battle of Gibeah. He led the Israelites in battle against the Benjaminites and was victorious. He was also responsible for the establishment of the Ark of the Covenant in Shiloh. Shilo is remembered for his role in the establishment of the Israelite nation. He was a leader and a judge, and he was responsible for the establishment of the Tabernacle in Shiloh. He is also remembered for his role in the battle of Gibeah and for the establishment of the Ark of the Covenant in Shiloh.

Name meaning

"Peace" or "tranquil"

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Religious Leader

First mention

Genesis 49:10

Appearances in the Bible

40 mentions

Shilo in the Bible

Explore all 26 chapters where Shilo appears

Genesis

Chapter 49

Jacob's Blessings and Death

Jacob blesses his twelve sons, giving each a prophecy about their descendants.

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Joshua

Chapter 18

Remaining Tribal Allotments

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the remaining tribes.

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Joshua

Chapter 19

Tribal Allotments Complete

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribe of Simeon.

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Joshua

Chapter 21

Levitical Cities

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the Levites and sets aside cities for them to live in.

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Joshua

Chapter 22

The Altar on the Jordan

Joshua reminds the Israelites to obey God's commandments and reminds the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and East Manasseh of the...

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Judges

Chapter 18

The Tribe of Dan's Idolatry

The tribe of Dan, in search of land, takes the city of Laish and renames it Dan.

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Judges

Chapter 21

Capture of Wives for the Benjamites

The Israelites regret their actions and work to repopulate the tribe of Benjamin by allowing the remaining Benjaminite m...

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1 Samuel

Chapter 1

Hannah's Prayer

A barren woman named Hannah prays for a son and dedicates him to God's service when he is born. She gives birth to Samue...

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1 Samuel

Chapter 2

Hannah's Song of Praise

Hannah sings a song of thanksgiving for God's blessing of a son, declaring that God lifts up the humble and brings down ...

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1 Samuel

Chapter 3

The Lord Calls Samuel

Samuel is called by God to be a prophet while he is serving in the temple. He initially mistakes God's voice for the voi...

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1 Samuel

Chapter 4

Israel Defeated by the Philistines

The Israelites are defeated in battle against the Philistines, and the Ark of the Covenant is captured. This leads to a ...

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1 Samuel

Chapter 14

Jonathan and David's Friendship

David and Jonathan, Saul's son, form a close friendship despite Saul's attempts to harm David.

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1 Kings

Chapter 2

David's Last Days

David reflects on his life and makes final arrangements before his death.

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1 Kings

Chapter 11

Solomon's Apostasy

Solomon becomes increasingly idolatrous, leading to division in the kingdom after his death.

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1 Kings

Chapter 12

Rehoboam's Folly

Rehoboam, Solomon's son, refuses to heed the counsel of the older leaders and instead makes demands of the people, leadi...

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1 Kings

Chapter 14

Ahijah's Prophecy to Jeroboam's Wife

Ahijah the prophet prophesies to Jeroboam's wife about the future of the kingdom.

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1 Kings

Chapter 15

Abijam's Reign in Judah

Abijam becomes king of Judah and continues the sins of his father.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 9

Genealogies and Roles of Returning Exiles

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 9

The Queen of Sheba's Visit

The Queen of Sheba's visit, affirming Solomon's renowned wisdom and the magnificence of his reign, with implications for...

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 10

Division of the Kingdom

The pivotal chapter detailing the division of the kingdom, marked by political and historical implications for Israel

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Nehemiah

Chapter 11

Reestablishment of Worship

The reestablishment of worship in Jerusalem, including the appointment of priests and Levites.

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Psalms

Chapter 78

Lessons from Israel's History

Psalm 78 recounts the history of Israel and how God proved Himself faithful despite their continuous disobedience. It em...

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Isaiah

Chapter 8

Trusting in God's Plan

In Isaiah chapter 8, God instructs Isaiah to write on a large scroll the words "Maher-shalal-hash-baz," which means "qui...

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Jeremiah

Chapter 7

Condemnation of Hypocritical Worship

God speaks through prophet Jeremiah, condemning the hypocritical worship of the people of Judah. Despite their offerings...

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Jeremiah

Chapter 26

Jeremiah's Prophecy in the Temple

In chapter 26 of the book of Jeremiah, the prophet delivers a warning message from God to the people of Judah. Speaking ...

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Jeremiah

Chapter 41

Assassination of Gedaliah and Military Retaliation

In Jeremiah 41, Ishmael conspires with ten other men to assassinate Gedaliah, who had been appointed as governor over Ju...

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