And Timna was concubine to Eliphaz Esau’s son; and she bare to Eliphaz Amalek: these were the sons of Adah Esau’s wife.
Timna was a concubine to Eliphaz, who was Esau's son. She gave birth to Amalek for Eliphaz. These were the descendants of Adah, Esau's wife.
This verse records the family line of Esau, showing how Amalek (who would become an enemy nation of Israel) was born through Esau's grandson Eliphaz and his concubine Timna.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, chapter 36, we find a detailed genealogy of Esau, Jacob's brother, who settled in the land of Edom and became the ancestor of the Edomites. This verse specifically mentions Timna as a concubine to Eliphaz, Esau's son, and notes that she gave birth to Amalek, who became the founder of the Amalekites, a people group that later interacted with Israel. These genealogies were crucial for ancient Israelites as they helped establish tribal identities and historical connections to the land.
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