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Taanach was a Canaanite city in the territory of Manasseh, strategically located in the Valley of Jezreel, which Israel struggled to fully conquer and occupy during the period of judges.

Taanath-Shiloh was a town on the eastern border of Ephraim's tribal territory in Canaan, marking a geographical boundary in the promised land.

Tabbaoth was a family of temple servants who returned from Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel. Their name appears in the lists of those who helped rebuild Jerusalem.

Tabbaath was a city in the Jordan Valley that served as a landmark during Gideon's pursuit of the Midianite forces, demonstrating God's supernatural deliverance through a small, faithful band of warriors.

Tabeal was the son of Remaliah, king of Israel, whom the northern kingdom and Syria conspired to place on the throne of Judah during Isaiah's time. This failed political scheme demonstrates God's sovereignty over earthly kingdoms and His protection of His covenant people.

Tabeel was a Persian official during the reign of Artaxerxes I who opposed the Jewish rebuilding efforts in Jerusalem. His name appears in correspondence attempting to halt construction of the city walls.

Taberah was a place in the wilderness where God's fire consumed the Israelites as judgment for their complaining against Him during the exodus from Egypt.

The Tabernacle was God's portable dwelling place among His people in the wilderness, serving as the center of worship and sacrifice. It foreshadowed Christ's perfect sacrifice and our access to God through Him.

Tabernacles, Feast of

The Feast of Tabernacles was an annual seven-day Jewish festival commemorating Israel's wilderness wanderings and celebrating God's provision. It pointed to God's faithfulness and foreshadowed the future blessing of all nations.

Tabitha (Dorcas) was a devoted Christian woman in Joppa known for her good works and generosity to the poor. Peter raised her from the dead, demonstrating God's power and strengthening faith in the early church.

In Scripture, the table symbolizes both provision and communion, representing God's sustenance and the fellowship of believers gathered in His presence.

Mount Tabor is a prominent geographical landmark in northern Israel that served as a significant location in biblical history. It is referenced in Scripture as a place of strategic importance and divine encounter.

Tabrimon was the father of Ben-Hadad I, king of Syria, who played a significant role in the political conflicts of Israel during the reign of King Asa. He represents the foreign powers that threatened God's people during the divided kingdom period.

Tact is the wise and gracious skill of speaking truth in a manner that persuades and builds up rather than provokes defensiveness. Scripture commends tactful communication as essential to effective witness and godly relationships.

Tadmor was an ancient city in the wilderness that Solomon built and fortified as part of his extensive building projects. It served as a strategic outpost for trade and defense during Israel's golden age.

Tahan was a son of Ephraim in the Old Testament, listed among the descendants of Joseph who formed one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Tahath was a wilderness camp where Israel stopped during their exodus from Egypt, and also the name of several men in Israel's genealogy.

Tahpanhes was an ancient Egyptian city where Jewish refugees fled after Jerusalem's fall, demonstrating the consequences of disobedience and misplaced trust in human alliances rather than God.

Tahpenes was the wife of the Egyptian pharaoh during Solomon's reign, who showed kindness to Hadad the Edomite by giving him her sister in marriage. She represents God's providence in preserving Hadad, who would later become an adversary to Solomon.

Tahrea was a son of Ahaz in the genealogy of Benjamin, mentioned in the historical records of 1 Chronicles.

Tahtim-Hodshi was a region visited by Joab during King David's census of Israel, representing one of the northern territories counted in that military survey.

Tailoring in Scripture refers to the skilled craft of making garments, exemplified in the construction of the tabernacle's priestly garments by divinely gifted craftsmen.

A talebearer is someone who spreads rumors, gossip, and slander, damaging relationships and community. Scripture consistently warns against this destructive behavior and commands believers to guard their speech.

A talent was an ancient unit of weight and currency, but Jesus used it metaphorically in Matthew 25 to teach about faithful stewardship of the gifts and abilities God entrusts to His people.

Talmai was a prominent Anakim giant whose name appears in connection with Hebron and whose descendants were defeated by Caleb and Judah. He is also identified as the father of Maacah, mother of Absalom.

Talmon was a gatekeeper in the Temple during the return from Babylonian exile, representing faithful service in God's house. His name appears among those who helped rebuild and maintain Jerusalem's worship.

Tamah was a family head among the temple servants (Nethinim) who returned from Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel. His descendants are listed among those who helped rebuild Jerusalem and the temple.

Tamar was the daughter of King David who suffered sexual assault at the hands of her half-brother Amnon, a tragic event that had devastating consequences for the royal family and demonstrated the destructive nature of unchecked sin.

Tammuz was a false god worshipped in ancient Near Eastern cultures, whose cult is condemned in Scripture as an example of idolatry that God's people must avoid.

Tanhumeth was a military leader during Judah's final days who supported the governor Gedaliah after Jerusalem's fall to Babylon. His name appears in records of those who pledged allegiance to the Babylonian-appointed administration.

Tanning was a common trade in biblical times, practiced by craftsmen who prepared animal hides for various uses. The apostle Peter lodged with Simon the tanner, demonstrating that honest work and secular trades were respected in the early church.

Tantalizing refers to provoking or taunting someone, often through mockery or deliberate provocation. The Bible warns against this behavior and shows its destructive consequences.

Tapestries in Scripture served both functional and decorative purposes, from the intricate curtains of the tabernacle to luxurious household furnishings. They symbolize beauty, craftsmanship, and God's design in creation.

Taphath was the daughter of Solomon who married one of his twelve regional administrators, illustrating the political alliances Solomon established through family connections during his reign.

Tappuah was an ancient Canaanite city in the land of Canaan whose territory was divided between the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh during Joshua's conquest and settlement of the promised land.

Tarah was a wilderness encampment where the Israelites stopped during their 40-year journey from Egypt to Canaan. It appears in the itinerary of Israel's travels recorded in Numbers 33.

Taralah was a small town in the territory of Benjamin, listed among the cities allotted to the tribe during the conquest of Canaan.

Tarea was a son of Ahaz in the genealogy of Benjamin, mentioned in the chronicles of Israel's tribal records.

Tares, Parable of

Jesus taught that the kingdom of heaven is like a field where good seed and tares grow together until harvest. This parable illustrates God's patience with evil in the world and the final judgment when the righteous and wicked will be separated.

The target was a defensive shield used in ancient warfare, symbolizing protection and trust in God's provision. Biblical references show targets as part of a warrior's armor and royal treasures.

The Tarpelites were a people group mentioned in Ezra 4:9 as adversaries who opposed the rebuilding of the Jerusalem temple during the reign of Artaxerxes. They were likely a foreign population settled in Samaria by the Assyrian Empire.

Tarshish was a distant maritime nation known for its wealth and trade, often representing the ends of the earth in biblical geography. It appears in genealogies and historical accounts as a place of significance in the ancient world.

Tarsus was the birthplace of the Apostle Paul and a major city in Cilicia known for its learning and culture. It served as a refuge for Paul during early persecution and became significant in his missionary journeys.

Tartak was a pagan deity worshipped by the Avvites, a foreign people settled in Samaria after the Assyrian exile. This false god represents the spiritual danger of syncretism and idolatry among God's people.

A Tartan was a high-ranking military commander or official in the Assyrian empire. The term appears in biblical accounts of Assyria's conflicts with Israel and Judah.

Taskmasters were officials appointed to oversee and enforce labor, exemplified in Egypt's oppression of Israel. Their harsh treatment demonstrates the consequences of human tyranny and God's ultimate deliverance.

Taste refers both to the physical sense of discerning flavors and metaphorically to spiritual discernment and experience of God's goodness. Scripture uses taste imagery to describe both natural human sensation and the deeper reality of knowing God's character and grace.

Tatnai was the Persian governor of the region beyond the Jordan River who initially opposed the Jewish rebuilding of the temple but ultimately supported it after receiving a decree from King Darius.

The Bible addresses tattooing in Leviticus 19:28, which prohibits marking the body. Christian perspectives on this Old Testament law vary between viewing it as ceremonial restriction or enduring principle.

Scripture addresses taxation as a legitimate governmental function while emphasizing Christian duties toward civil authorities and honest stewardship. Believers are called to pay what is owed while maintaining integrity and faith in God's provision.