Timnath
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Canaanite and later Israelite settlement located in the Shephelah region, identified with the biblical Timnah of Judah.
What is the meaning of Timnath in the Bible?
Timnah is a site in the Shephelah region of Judah, identified with Tel Tsippori, which served as the residence of Samson's Philistine wife and the location of key events in the Book of Judges.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the geography of Timnah clarifies the territorial dynamics between the Israelites and Philistines during the period of the Judges, providing context for the narrative of Samson's interactions with his wife and his subsequent conflicts.
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Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.