Shilonites שִׁלֹנִי
Descendants of Judah living in Jerusalem after the exile.
Who is Shilonites in the Bible?
The Shilonites, also called the Shiloni, were descendants of the tribe of Judah who resettled in Jerusalem following the Babylonian exile (Nehemiah 11:5). They appear in scripture as part of the restored Jewish community that returned to rebuild their homeland after captivity. These families are mentioned specifically in the genealogical and census lists documenting which Judahites reestablished themselves in the capital city during the post-exilic period. Their presence in the biblical record reflects the broader narrative of Jewish restoration and the reconstitution of Judahite society after the exile.
Biography
The Shilonites or Shiloni were a group of People from Judah who lived in Jerusalem following the return from Babylonian captivity (Neh. 11:5). They are mentioned in the context of a list of leaders and people who resettled in Jerusalem.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 11:5
"and Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, a descendant of Shelah."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Hebrew | שִׁלֹנִי |