KJV ORIGINAL
And it was told Tamar, saying, Behold thy father in law goeth up to Timnath to shear his sheep.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Someone told Tamar, 'Look, your father-in-law is going up to Timnath to shear his sheep.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Tamar receiving news about Judah's travel plans, which sets up her opportunity to take action regarding her situation.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Tamar's widowhood after losing two husbands who were Judah's sons. According to custom, Judah should have given her his third son Shelah in marriage, but he had failed to do so, leaving her in a vulnerable position without children or security. Sheep shearing was a significant social and economic event, often accompanied by celebration and festivities.
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