Overview
Timna appears in the genealogical records as a concubine of Eliphaz, the firstborn son of Esau. Through their union, she became the mother of Amalek, whose descendants would become a significant people and eventually adversaries of Israel. Her lineage is preserved in Scripture as part of Edom's family tree.
Key Scriptures
"Timna was a concubine of Eliphaz, Esau's son, and she bore Amalek to Eliphaz" (Genesis 36:12, ESV). "The sons of Shobal were Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon were Aiah and Anah" (Genesis 36:23, ESV). "The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz; and Timna was a concubine of Eliphaz, and she bore Amalek to Eliphaz" (1 Chronicles 1:36, ESV).
Application
Timna's inclusion in biblical genealogies reminds us that God's Word preserves all family lines, demonstrating His sovereignty over all peoples and nations throughout history.