Timnah

Timnah

CityOld Testament
31.7333°N, 34.9667°E View on Map

Timnah was a Philistine town where Samson went to take a wife. On the way there he killed a lion, and later found honey in its carcass, which became the basis for his famous riddle. His wedding feast there led to conflict with the Philistines.

Historical Timeline

Patriarchalc. 1898 BC

Judah goes to Timnah for sheep shearing

GEN 38:12-14
Patriarchalc. 1898 BC

Tamar disguises herself and meets Judah near Timnah

GEN 38:14-18
Judgesc. 1090 BC

Samson sees a Philistine woman at Timnah

JDG 14:1-2
Judgesc. 1090 BC

Samson kills a lion on the road to Timnah

JDG 14:5-6
Judgesc. 1090 BC

Samson's wedding feast and riddle at Timnah

JDG 14:10-18

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