Ahijah the prophet, whose home was in Shiloh, is so designated (1 Kings 11:29; 15:29). The plural form occurs (1 Chr. 9:5), denoting the descendants of Shelah, Judah’s youngest son.
Source:Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)Public domain
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Shilonite
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Also in Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
that is, the native or resident of Shiloh; a title ascribed only to Ahijah. (1 Kings 11:29; 12:15; 15:29; 2 Chronicles 9:29; 10:15)
Source: Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863) · Public domain
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