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Her account is interwoven with the lineage of Esau, the brother of Jacob, and provides insight into the familial and tribal dynamics of the ancient Near East.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b> <br>Timna is first introduced in the Book of Genesis, where she is mentioned in the genealogical records of Esau's descendants. <a href="/genesis/36-12.htm">Genesis 36:12</a> states, "Additionally, Timna was a concubine of Esau’s son Eliphaz, and she bore Amalek to Eliphaz. These were the sons of Esau’s wife Adah." This passage highlights her role as the mother of Amalek, the progenitor of the Amalekites, a group that would later become significant adversaries of Israel.<br><br>Further mention of Timna is found in <a href="/genesis/36-22.htm">Genesis 36:22</a>, which notes, "The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Timna was Lotan’s sister." This reference situates Timna within the Horite clan, indicating her familial connections to the Seirites, who inhabited the region of Seir before the Edomites.<br><br><b>Historical and Cultural Context:</b> <br>Timna's inclusion in the genealogies underscores the complex interrelations between the various tribes and peoples of the ancient Near East. As a concubine of Eliphaz, Timna's status reflects the social customs of the time, where concubinage was a recognized institution, often used to forge alliances and strengthen familial ties.<br><br>The mention of Timna as the mother of Amalek is particularly significant, as the Amalekites are frequently depicted as enemies of Israel throughout the biblical narrative. This enmity is first recorded in <a href="/exodus/17-8.htm">Exodus 17:8-16</a>, where the Amalekites attack the Israelites at Rephidim, leading to a divine decree of perpetual conflict between the two nations.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b> <br>From a theological perspective, Timna's account is a reminder of the broader narrative of God's sovereignty and the unfolding of His divine plan through the generations. Her connection to the Amalekites serves as a backdrop to the recurring theme of conflict between the descendants of Esau and Jacob, illustrating the fulfillment of God's prophecy to Rebekah in <a href="/genesis/25-23.htm">Genesis 25:23</a>: "Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger."<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>While Timna is a relatively minor figure in the biblical text, her role as a matriarch of the Amalekites and her connections to the Horites and Edomites provide valuable insights into the genealogical and tribal dynamics of the ancient world. Her account is a testament to the intricate tapestry of relationships that shaped the history and theology of the Old Testament.<a name="amt" id="amt"></a><div class="vheading2">ATS Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Timna</span><p>A secondary wife of Eliphaz the son Esau, a name which recurs in the records of the Idumaena tribes, <a href="/context/genesis/36-12.htm">Genesis 36:12</a>,22,40; <a href="/context/1_chronicles/1-36.htm">1 Chronicles 1:36</a>,51. </p><a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">TIMNA</span><p>tim'-na (timna`; Thamna): A conbubine of Eliphaz, Esau's son, and the mother of Amalek (<a href="/genesis/36-12.htm">Genesis 36:12</a>). But in <a href="/genesis/36-22.htm">Genesis 36:22</a> and <a href="/1_chronicles/1-39.htm">1 Chronicles 1:39</a> Timna is the sister of Lotan, and in <a href="/genesis/36-40.htm">Genesis 36:40</a> and <a href="/1_chronicles/1-51.htm">1 Chronicles 1:51</a> a chief or elan of Edom (see TIMNAH (3)). These variations are to be expected when the origin of genealogies is recalled. (In Genesis, English Versions of the Bible read, contrary to rule, "Timnah.") Gunkel's theory is that <a href="/genesis/36-12.htm">Genesis 36:12</a> is a later insertion in P.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/8555.htm"><span class="l">8555. <b>Timna</b> -- an Edomite name</span></a><br><b>...</b> 8554, 8555. <b>Timna</b>. 8556 . an Edomite name. Transliteration: <b>Timna</b> Phonetic<br> Spelling: (tim-naw') Short Definition: <b>Timna</b>. Word Origin <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8555.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/leupold/exposition_of_genesis_volume_1/chapter_xxxvi.htm"><span class="l">Chapter xxxvi</span></a> <br><b>...</b> These are the chiefs of the Horites, the sons of Seir, in the land of Edom. And<br> the children of Lotan were Hori and Hemam; and the sister of Lotan was <b>Timna</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xxxvi.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/t/timna.htm"><span class="l"><b>Timna</b> (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>TIMNA</b>. tim'-na (<b>timna</b>`; Thamna): A conbubine of Eliphaz,<br> Esau's son, and the mother of Amalek (Genesis 36:12). <b>...</b><b>Timna</b> (6 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/timna.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/timnah.htm"><span class="l">Timnah (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 417, 441, Sh XVI). (3) There was probably a <b>Timna</b> in Edom (Genesis 36:12,<br> 22, 40 1 Chronicles 1:39, 51). Eusebius and Jerome (in <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/timnah.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/homam.htm"><span class="l">Homam (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Heman. Lotan's sister was <b>Timna</b>. (See NIV). 1 Chronicles 1:39 The sons of<br> Lotan: Hori, and Homam; and <b>Timna</b> was Lotan's sister. (WEB <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/homam.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jetheth.htm"><span class="l">Jetheth (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 36:40 These are the names of the chiefs who came from Esau, according to their families,<br> after their places, and by their names: chief <b>Timna</b>, chief Alvah <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jetheth.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lotan.htm"><span class="l">Lotan (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Lotan's sister was <b>Timna</b>. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b> 1 Chronicles<br> 1:39 The sons of Lotan: Hori, and Homam; and <b>Timna</b> was Lotan's sister. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lotan.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lotan's.htm"><span class="l">Lotan's (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Lotan's sister was <b>Timna</b>. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). 1 Chronicles<br> 1:39 The sons of Lotan: Hori, and Homam; and <b>Timna</b> was Lotan's sister. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lotan's.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/alvah.htm"><span class="l">Alvah (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 36:40 These are the names of the chiefs who came from Esau, according to their families,<br> after their places, and by their names: chief <b>Timna</b>, chief Alvah <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/alvah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/am'alek.htm"><span class="l">Am'alek (21 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Am'alek (21 Occurrences). Genesis 36:12 <b>Timna</b> was concubine to Eliphaz, Esau's son;<br> and she bore to Eliphaz Amalek. These are the sons of Adah, Esau's wife. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/am'alek.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/hori.htm"><span class="l">Hori (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Lotan's sister was <b>Timna</b>. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b> 1 Chronicles<br> 1:39 The sons of Lotan: Hori, and Homam; and <b>Timna</b> was Lotan's sister. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hori.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/eliphaz.htm"><span class="l">Eliphaz (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). Genesis 36:12 <b>Timna</b> was concubine<br> to Eliphaz, Esau's son; and she bore to Eliphaz Amalek. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/eliphaz.htm - 15k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Timna (6 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/36-12.htm">Genesis 36:12</a></span><br /><span class="boldtext">Timna</span> was concubine to Eliphaz, Esau's son; and she bore to Eliphaz Amalek. These are the sons of Adah, Esau's wife.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/36-22.htm">Genesis 36:22</a></span><br />The children of Lotan were Hori and Heman. Lotan's sister was <span class="boldtext">Timna</span>. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/36-40.htm">Genesis 36:40</a></span><br />These are the names of the chiefs who came from Esau, according to their families, after their places, and by their names: chief <span class="boldtext">Timna</span>, chief Alvah, chief Jetheth,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-36.htm">1 Chronicles 1:36</a></span><br />The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, and Omar, Zephi, and Gatam, Kenaz, and <span class="boldtext">Timna</span>, and Amalek.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-39.htm">1 Chronicles 1:39</a></span><br />The sons of Lotan: Hori, and Homam; and <span class="boldtext">Timna</span> was Lotan's sister.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-51.htm">1 Chronicles 1:51</a></span><br />Hadad died. The chiefs of Edom were: chief <span class="boldtext">Timna</span>, chief Aliah, chief Jetheth,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/t/timna.htm">Timna</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/t/timna_or_timnah.htm">Timna or Timnah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/t/timna--concubine_of_eliphaz.htm">Timna: Concubine of Eliphaz</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/t/timna--daughter_of_seir.htm">Timna: Daughter of Seir</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/t/timna--son_of_eliphaz.htm">Timna: Son of Eliphaz</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/timnah.htm">Timnah (12 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/homam.htm">Homam (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jetheth.htm">Jetheth (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p 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