Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs
Timna was a concubine of Eliphaz, son of Esau, and the mother of Amalek.
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Timna is mentioned in Gen.36.12 as a concubine of Eliphaz, the son of Esau. She gave birth to Amalek, who became the ancestor of the Amalekites, a nomadic tribe that lived in the Negev and Sinai desert regions. The Amalekites later became enemies of the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings and the period of the judges and early monarchy. No other details are provided about Timna's life or her relationship with Eliphaz.
Timna is also mentioned in Gen.36.40 and 1Ch.1.51 as one of the chiefs of Edom, a nation descended from Esau. This probably indicates they are descenced from this concubine, though this is not certain.
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TIM'NA, TIM'NAH (restrained). The concubine of Eliphaz, son of Esau, and mother of Amalek. Gen 36:12, Josh 11:22; 1 Chr 1:39. An Edomite sheik. Gen 36:40; 1 Chr 1:51.
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6 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8555
Additionally, Timna, a concubine of Esauʼs son Eliphaz, gave birth to Amalek. These are the grandsons of Esauʼs wife Adah.
The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Timna was Lotanʼs sister.
These are the names of Esauʼs chiefs, according to their families and regions, by their names: Chiefs Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,
The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz; and by Timna, Amalek.
The sons of Lotan: Hori and Homam. Timna was Lotanʼs sister.
Then Hadad died. Now the chiefs of Edom were Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,
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