Person Old Testament
Shiloh
Also known as tribute =ESV, NIV; Shiloh =KJV
Shiloh, a term used in Jacob's prophetic blessing on Judah, possibly referring to a future ruler or a place of rest. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 49:10.
Why it matters. A name in Jacob's blessing on Judah
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Shiloh
Shiloh is a term that appears in Gen.49.10 as part of Jacob's prophetic blessing on his son Judah. The verse states, "The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes, and to him shall be the obedience of the peoples." The exact meaning of "Shiloh" in this context is debated among scholars. Some interpret it as a reference to a future Messianic figure, a descendant of Judah who would rule over the nations. Others understand it as a place name, possibly referring to the city of Shiloh, where the tabernacle was once set up. In this interpretation, the verse would mean that Judah's leadership would continue until the coming of a time of rest or peace. Regardless of the specific interpretation, the mention of Shiloh in this passage underscores the importance and prominence of the tribe of Judah in the prophetic vision of Israel's future.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
Genesis (1 verse)