Taanath-shiloh, a landmark on the eastern border of the territory allotted to the tribe of Ephraim (Josh. 16:6).
Also known as Taanath Shiloh
Taanath-shiloh is mentioned in Joshua 16:6 as a landmark on the eastern border of the territory allotted to the tribe of Ephraim. It is listed along with other border towns such as Michmethath, Janoah, and Ataroth. The exact location of Taanath-shiloh is uncertain, but it is believed to have been situated in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Bethel.
Approximate location: 32.150, 35.383 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
Approach to Shiloh, a place on the border of Ephraim (Josh. 16:6), probably the modern T’ana, a ruin 7 miles south-east of Shechem, on the ridge east of the Mukhnah plain.
TA'ANATH-SHI'LOH (approach to Shiloh), one of the landmarks on the border of Ephraim. Josh 16:6. It has been regarded by some as identical with Shiloh, but Conder suggests Khurbet Thala, a mound of ruins, 10 or 12 miles east of Shechem.
TA'ANATH-SHI'LOH (approach to Shiloh), one of the landmarks on the border of Ephraim. Josh 16:6. It has been regarded by some as identical with Shiloh, but Conder suggests Khurbet Thala, a mound of ruins, 10 or 12 miles east of Shechem.
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and out toward the Sea. From Michmethath on the north it turned eastward toward Taanath-shiloh and passed by it to Janoah on the east.
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