Lexical Definition
תּוּלוֹן Tûwlôwn (too-lone') Tilon N:N-M-P
from תָּלַל; suspension
Tilon (from the margin).
- § Tilon = "gift"
- Tulon, an Israelite
1) a Judaite, son of Shimon
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְתִיל֑וֹן | and Tilon | 1Chr.4.20 |
| Θιλών | Tilon | LXX.1Chr.4.20 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.20
- son of: Shimon (שִׁימוֹן)
- brother of: Amnon (אַמְנוֹן), Rinnah (רִנָּה), Ben-hanan (בֶּן־חָנָן)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
תִּילוֺן proper name, masculine in Judah, 1Chr 4:20 Qr (Kt תולון); Ινων, A Θιλων ᵐ5L Θωλειμ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 4:20 |
Profile
Male • Son of Shimon • Son of Shimon from the tribe of Judah
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Tilon was a son of Shimon, a descendant of Judah.
- A man from the tribe of Judah(?) living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.20;
- only referred to as Tilon תּוּלוֹן;
- son of Shimon שִׁימוֹן;
- a brother of Amnon אַמְנוֹן, Rinnah רִנָּה, Ben-hanan בֶּן־חָנָן.
Tilon is mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles 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.
All entries for Tilon: תּוּלוֹן