Bible Dictionary
Timnath
Timnath was a town in Judah and the place associated with Samson’s marriage and exploits. It is generally identified with Timnah.
Definition
Timnath was a town in Judah and the place where Samson sojourned. It is generally identified with Timnah.
Biblical Usage
It is associated with Judah in Genesis and with Samson’s marriage and exploits in Judges.
Historical Background
The name is rendered Timnah in the Revised Version. The town connected with Samson was probably the Timnah otherwise mentioned in Judah’s territory.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Gen. 38:12, 14. (1.) Heb. Timnathah, which is appropriately rendered in the Revised Version, Timnah, a town in Judah. (2.) The town where Samson sojourned, probably identical with “Timnah” (1) (Judg. 14:1-18).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
[Timna, Or Timnah, Timnah]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>tim'-hath.</p><p>See TIMNAH.</p>