Bible Dictionary
Thimnathah
Thimnathah was a town in the territory allotted to the tribe of Dan. It is identified with Timnah and is distinguished from the place associated with Samson’s wife.
Definition
Thimnathah was a town in the territorial allotment of Dan. It is identified with Timnah and is distinguished in the supplied material from the residence associated with Samson’s wife.
Biblical Usage
Thimnathah is named in the list of Danite towns in Joshua.
Historical Background
The name is understood as Timnah with a Hebrew locative element. It is listed between Elon and Ekron.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
a town in the allotment of Dan. (Joshua 19:43) only. It is named between Elon and Ekron. The name is the same as that of the residence of Samson’s wife. [See Timna, Or Timnah, Timnah]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>thim'-na-tha, thim-na'-tha (timnathah): the King James Version in Jos 19:43. It is correctly "Timnah" with Heb locale meaning "towed Timnah."</p><p>See TIMNAH.</p>