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Shiloh

Historical Location
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

An early Israelite religious center, housing the Tabernacle before the Temple

Detailed Definition
Shiloh was where the Ark resided and Samuel was dedicated (1 Samuel 1–4). Its later destruction symbolized divine judgment on priestly corruption. In poetry, Shiloh represents lost glory, the conditional nature of divine presence, and the hope of restoration—sometimes interpreted messianically as “he who is to come.”
Example
Example in poetry:
In Psalm 78, Shiloh is poetically lamented as God’s abandoned dwelling; The prophet Jeremiah (7:12) warns Jerusalem by referencing Shiloh’s fall; Modern Israeli poets reference Shiloh as a West Bank site of memory; In liturgical verse, Shiloh symbolizes presence, loss, and hope for restoration; Contemporary poetry uses Shiloh to explore sacred space and displacement.
Additional Notes
Shiloh, where the Ark resided before Jerusalem (Joshua 18), symbolizes God’s presence and later abandonment (Psalm 78; Jeremiah 7). In poetry, it represents lost glory and hope for restoration. Modern Israeli poets reference its West Bank location. Students should note its role in Hannah’s prayer (1 Samuel 1–2).
Other Meanings of “Shiloh”
Also Known As
Resting Place Tabernacle City Ark’s Dwelling Ephraimite Sanctuary
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