Timnah

Timnah [N] [H] [S]

a portion.

  • A town of Judah ( Joshua 15:10 ). The Philistines took possession of it in the days of Ahaz ( 2 Chronicles 28:18 ). It was about 20 miles west of Jerusalem. It has been identified with Timnatha of Dan ( Joshua 19:43 ), and also with Timnath (Judg. Joshua 14:1 Joshua 14:5 ).

  • A city in the mountains of Judah (Josh.15:57)= Tibna near Jeba'.

  • A "duke" or sheik of Edom ( Genesis 36:40 ).

    These dictionary topics are from
    M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
    published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.

    [N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
    [H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names
    [S] indicates this entry was also found in Smith's Bible Dictionary

    Bibliography Information

    Easton, Matthew George. "Entry for Timnah". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .