Taanath-Shiloh
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Israelite settlement in the hill country of Ephraim, identified with the modern village of Ta'na.
What is the meaning of Taanath-Shiloh in the Bible?
Taanath-Shiloh was a town situated in the territory of the tribe of Ephraim, located between Michmethath and Janoah, and is generally identified with the modern village of Ta'na, approximately 7 miles southeast of Nablus.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the location of Taanath-Shiloh clarifies the territorial boundaries assigned to the tribe of Ephraim in the biblical narrative and aids in mapping the geographic context of the early Israelite settlement.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.