Tilon
Tilon was a son of Shimon, a descendant of Judah.
Biography
Tilon appears in 1 Chronicles 4:20 as one of the sons of Shimon, within the extended genealogy of the tribe of Judah. The Chronicler lists him alongside his brothers Amnon, Rinnah, and Ben-hanan, all descendants of Shimon. Beyond this genealogical reference, no narrative details are provided about Tilon's life, deeds, or descendants. His name, which may relate to a Hebrew root suggesting encampment or dwelling, fits the pattern of the numerous clan ancestors preserved in the Chronicler's careful tribal records. Tilon's inclusion in the genealogy of Judah nonetheless places him within the most prominent of Israel's tribes, the lineage from which Israel's royal house and ultimately the Messiah would descend.
Significance
Though Tilon receives no narrative attention in Scripture, his preservation in the Chronicler's genealogies reflects a significant theological conviction: every member of God's covenant people matters enough to be remembered by name. The genealogies of 1 Chronicles serve not merely as historical records but as testimony to God's faithfulness to the entire community of Israel across generations. Tilon's place within Judah's lineage connects him, however distantly, to the great redemptive thread running through that tribe, from Judah himself, through David, and ultimately to Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:1–17). Even unnamed and unnarrated lives are woven into God's larger story of salvation.
Verse Appearances (1)
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References
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- Church of England (1769) The Holy Bible, Authorized (King James) Version. [Public Domain]