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Timnathheres

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Timnath-heres, meaning “portion of the sun,” was the city and burial place of Joshua. It is the name used in Judges for the place otherwise called Timnath-serah.

Definition

Timnath-heres means “portion of the sun.” It was the city and burial place of Joshua, previously called Timnath-serah.

Biblical Usage

Judges uses this form of the name when referring to Joshua’s burial place.

Scripture References

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Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(portion of the sun) the name under which the city and burial-place of Joshua, previously called Timnath-serah is mentioned in (Judges 2:9) [TIMNATH-GERAH]
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