תִּילוֹן (tu.lon)
tu.lon
Tilon
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Tilôn appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in 1 Chronicles 4:20 as part of the genealogy of Judah. He is identified as the son of Shimon and brother to Amnon, Rinnah, and Ben-hanan. This brief mention places him within a specific family line during the period of the Divided Monarchy, serving as a link in the ancestral records that chroniclers preserved for their community.
Linguistically, Tilôn is understood to mean "gift." While the text does not elaborate on his life or deeds, the name itself carries a theological weight common in biblical naming conventions. It suggests that his birth was viewed by his family as a divine favor or blessing, embedding a sense of gratitude and providence into his very identity.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
When we read through the long lists of names in Scripture, it is easy to feel that they are merely historical footnotes. Yet, every name carries weight. Tilôn appears in 1 Chronicles 4:20 as a son of Shimon. His name means "gift," a simple reminder that our existence itself is often viewed by families as a divine favor.
This brief mention invites us to see the sacredness in ordinary lineage. The chronicler preserved these details not just for record-keeping, but to show how God weaves individuals into a larger story. Even those whose deeds are not recorded were part of the covenant community, valued and known by name.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Tilon1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/תִיל֑וֹן1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 4:20
The sons of Shimon: Amnon, Rinnah, Ben Hanan, and Tilon. The sons of Ishi: Zoheth, and Ben Zoheth.
This verse lists Tilôn among the sons of Shimon, anchoring his identity within the tribal structure of Judah.