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
This genealogy appears in the detailed record of Esau's descendants, who became the Edomites. Amalek mentioned here would become the ancestor of the Amalekites, a nomadic tribe that later became persistent enemies of Israel throughout the Old Testament. Concubines were secondary wives with lower status than primary wives, but their children were still considered legitimate heirs.
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