Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Temeni was a son of Ashhur (or 'Ashur') and a descendant of Judah.
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Temeni is mentioned in 1Ch.4.6 as one of the sons of Ashhur (or 'Ashur'). He was a descendant of Judah through Hezron and is described as the "father of Tekoa," likely referring to his role as the founder or leader of the city. Temeni is listed along with his brothers Haahashtari, Hepher, and Ahuzzam.
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One of the sons of Ashur, the father of Tekoa (1 Chr. 4:6).
son of Ashur the father of Tekoa, by his wife Naarah. (1 Chronicles 4:6) (B.C. about 1450.)
TEM'ENI, the father of Tekoa. 1 Chr 4:6.
TEM'ENI, the father of Tekoa. 1 Chr 4:6.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8488
Naarah bore to him Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the descendants of Naarah.
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