Bible Dictionary
Taanathshiloh
Taanath-shiloh was a landmark on the boundary of Ephraim. It is mentioned only once, and its exact location is uncertain, though it has been associated with a site near Shiloh and Shechem.
Definition
Taanathshiloh was a place named once as one of the landmarks on the boundary of Ephraim. The name may preserve an ancient Canaanite name combined with the Hebrew name Shiloh.
Biblical Usage
It occurs in the boundary description of Ephraim.
Historical Background
The supplied material gives no certain identification, though the name has been understood as meaning “approach to Shiloh.”
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(approach to Shiloh), a place named once only— (Joshua 16:6)—as one of the landmarks of the boundary of Ephraim. Perhaps Taanath was the ancient Canaanite name of the place, and Shiloh the Hebrew name.