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Timnah

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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  • 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 (Judges 14:1,5 ).

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

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

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    These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
    Bibliography Information
    Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Timnah'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​t/timnah.html. 1897.
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