And it was told Tamar, saying, Behold thy father in law goeth up to Timnath to shear his sheep.
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Interpretation
This verse continues the thought already in view and fits the wider themes of creation and fall in Genesis.
Glossary
- Timnah Place
- A portion. (1. ) A town of Judah ( Josh. 15:10 ). The Philistines took possession of it in the days of Ahaz ( 2 Chr. 28:18 ). It was about 20 miles west of Jerusalem. It has been identified with Timnatha of Dan. Modern identification: Tel Batash.