Who was Shiloh?

Peace-bringer

The story of Shiloh

Shiloh - Leader.
Shiloh - Leader.
Leader.

Shiloh was a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Genesis. He was the first son of Jacob and Leah, and the brother of Judah, Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Issachar, Zebulun, and Dinah. He was the first of Jacob's twelve sons to be born in the Promised Land. Shiloh is best known for being the place where the Ark of the Covenant was kept for many years. He is also known for being the place where the Israelites gathered to worship and offer sacrifices to God. Shiloh was a significant figure in the Bible because he was the first of Jacob's sons to be born in the Promised Land. He was also the first to receive the blessing of God, and the first to be given the responsibility of caring for the Ark of the Covenant. Shiloh is an important figure in the Bible because he was the first of Jacob's sons to be born in the Promised Land, and he was the first to receive the blessing of God. He is also remembered for being the place where the Ark of the Covenant was kept for many years, and where the Israelites gathered to worship and offer sacrifices to God.

Name meaning

Peace

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Leader.

First mention

Genesis 49:10

Appearances in the Bible

32 mentions

Shiloh in the Bible

Explore all 18 chapters where Shiloh 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 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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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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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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