Tilon תִּילוֹן
Son of Shimon from the tribe of Judah
Who is Tilon in the Bible?
Tilon was a son of Shimon, a descendant of the tribe of Judah mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:20. He appears in the genealogical record alongside his brothers Amnon, Rinnah, and Ben-hanan, as part of the lineage extending from Judah through Perez and Hezron. While Scripture provides no additional details about Tilon's personal life or accomplishments, his inclusion in the genealogy serves an important purpose in documenting the continuity and tribal structure of Judah from the patriarchal era through the period of the divided monarchy. His presence in this lineage affirms the preservation of Judah's family records during a significant period of Israel's history.
Biography
Tilon is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.4.20 as one of the sons of Shimon, along with his brothers Amnon, Rinnah, and Ben-hanan. Shimon was a descendant of Judah through Perez and Hezron. No other details are provided about Tilon's life or role in the tribe of Judah. His mention serves to trace the genealogy of Judah and demonstrate the continuity of the tribe from the time of the patriarchs to the period of the divided monarchy.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:20
"The sons of Shimon: Amnon, Rinnah, Ben-hanan, and Tilon. The descendants of Ishi: Zoheth and Ben-zoheth."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | תִּילוֹן |