Overview
Timnah appears in Scripture as a significant city in the land of Canaan. It is mentioned as a location within Judah's tribal inheritance and was also associated with Edom in Old Testament genealogies. The city's appearances span from the conquest period through the later monarchy, reflecting Israel's changing control of the land.
Key Scriptures
"These are the chiefs of Edom (that is, Esau, the father of Edom): the chiefs Timna, Alvah, Jetheth" (1 Chronicles 1:51, ESV).
"And Timnah and Tiphsah and all their possessions were taken" (2 Chronicles 28:18, NASB), referring to Judah's losses during King Ahaz's reign.
"And the border went up to the waters of Nephtoah" and included towns like Timnah (Joshua 15:10, NIV) as part of Judah's inheritance.
Application
Study how Timnah's loss under Ahaz demonstrates the consequences of turning from God, reminding us that spiritual faithfulness directly impacts our ability to possess and maintain what God has given us.