Timna

Timna was a woman living during the time of the patriarchs, mentioned in Genesis 36:12, married to Eliphaz, and mother of Amalek.

About Timna

1. Daughter of Seir, sister of Lotan, and a native Horite inhabitant of Edom (Gn 36:22; 1 Chr 1:39). She was a concubine to Eliphaz, Esau’s son, and the mother of Amalek (Gn 36:12).

2. Edomite chief (Gn 36:40; 1 Chr 1:36, 51). This name may refer either to the name of the ancestor of the Edomite clan or to the geographical area occupied by the clan.

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Family Relationships

Partner
Eliphaz
Child
Amalek

Key References

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.

1 Chronicles 1:36

The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz; and by Timna, Amalek.

All Scripture References (2)

Genesis (1)
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.

1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 1:36

The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz; and by Timna, Amalek.