Bible Dictionary
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Tibhath
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Tibhath was a city belonging to Hadadezer, king of Zobah. David captured it and took from it bronze later used in the temple furnishings; its exact location is unknown.
Tibni
People & Groups - Old Testament
Tibni was a rival of Omri for the throne of the northern kingdom of Israel after Zimri’s death. A four-year struggle ended with Omri’s victory and Tibni’s death.
Tidal
People & Groups - Old Testament
Tidal was called “king of nations” and joined Chedorlaomer’s campaign against the kings of the plain in Abraham’s time. He may have ruled various nomadic or confederated peoples, but his exact identity is uncertain.
TIGLATH-PILESER
People & Groups - Old Testament
Tiglath-pileser III was king of Assyria during the reigns of several kings of Israel and Judah. He received tribute from Menahem, conquered territories of Israel, carried inhabitants into exile, defeated Damascus, and became involved in Ahaz’s submission to Assyria.
Tiglath-Pileser I.
Government & Society - Old Testament
Tiglath-Pileser I was a prominent monarch of the early Assyrian Empire, ruling around 1110 B.C. He is not mentioned in the Bible, and the empire declined for about two centuries after his death.
Tiglath-Pileser III.
Government & Society - Old Testament
Tiglath-Pileser III was the Assyrian king also known as Pul. He conquered Damascus, weakened Israel, carried many Israelites into captivity, and received tribute from Ahaz of Judah.
Tiglathpileser
Government & Society - Old Testament
Tiglath-pileser, also called Tiglath-Pilneser or Pul, was an Assyrian king who invaded Israel and Syria. He captured northern territories, deported Israelites, killed Rezin of Damascus, and received assistance requested by Ahaz of Judah.
Tigris
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The Tigris, called Hiddekel in Genesis, was one of the rivers of Eden and later the “great river” known to Daniel. It rises in the Armenian mountains and flows southeast through Mesopotamia.
Tikvah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Tikvah is a personal name meaning “hope.”
Tikvath
People & Groups - Old Testament
Tikvath, also written Tokhath or Tokehath, was the father of Shallum. He is mentioned in the account of the reforms under King Josiah.
Tilgathpilneser
People & Groups - Old Testament
Tilgathpilneser is a variant, and probably a textual form, of Tiglath-pileser, the Assyrian king mentioned in Chronicles.
Tilon
People & Groups - Old Testament
Tilon was one of the four sons of Shimon, whose descendants are listed among the families of Judah.
Timaeus
People & Groups - New Testament
Timaeus was the father of Bartimaeus, the blind man whom Jesus healed near Jericho. He is mentioned only in the account of that healing.
Timbrel
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
A timbrel was a small hand drum or tambourine, usually a hoop covered with parchment. It was especially played by women in musical celebrations and accompanied singing and dancing.
Timbrel, Tabret
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
The timbrel or tabret was a hand-held tambourine known in Hebrew as the toph. It was commonly played with the fingers, especially by women accompanying songs and dances.
TIME
Measures & Money - Both
Biblical time was reckoned through days, nights, weeks, lunar months, years, and seasons. Israel’s calendar included sacred and civil years, with dates commonly identified by festivals, kings’ reigns, or significant events; later Jewish history also used established eras.
TIMNA
People & Groups - Old Testament
Timna is named as a concubine of Eliphaz, Esau’s son, and the mother of Amalek. The name also belongs to a sister of Lotan and to an Edomite clan or chief, reflecting its use in different genealogical traditions.
Timna, Or Timnah
Other - Old Testament
Timna or Timnah is a name associated with the meaning “restraint.” It is also used for places and persons in the biblical genealogies.
Timnah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Timnah was the name of several places, including a town in Judah and the town associated with Samson’s wife. Timnah was also the name of an Edomite clan leader or duke.
Timnath
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Timnath was a town in Judah and the place associated with Samson’s marriage and exploits. It is generally identified with Timnah.
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