Concubine of Eliphaz; mother of Amalek
Timna
Named in 6 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 36:12.
תִּמְנָעTimna
About Timna Written by AI
Timna is mentioned in Genesis 36:12 as a concubine of Eliphaz, the son of Esau. She gave birth to Amalek, who became the ancestor of the Amalekites, a nomadic tribe that lived in the Negev and Sinai desert regions. The Amalekites later became enemies of the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings and the period of the judges and early monarchy. No other details are provided about Timna's life or her relationship with Eliphaz. Timna is also mentioned in Genesis 36:40 and 1 Chronicles 1:51 as one of the chiefs of Edom, a nation descended from Esau. This probably indicates they are descenced from this concubine, though this is not certain.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names her
- Genesis 36:12
Additionally, Timna, a concubine of Esau’s son Eliphaz, gave birth to Amalek. These are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Adah.
- Genesis 36:22
The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Timna was Lotan’s sister.
- Genesis 36:40
These are the names of Esau’s chiefs, according to their families and regions, by their names: Chiefs Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,
- 1 Chronicles 1:36
The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz; and by Timna, Amalek.
- 1 Chronicles 1:39
The sons of Lotan: Hori and Homam. Timna was Lotan’s sister.
- 1 Chronicles 1:51
Then Hadad died. Now the chiefs of Edom were Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.