Tehinnah תְּחִנָּה
Father of Ir-nahash from the tribe of Judah
Biography
Tehinnah is mentioned in 1Ch.4.12 as the father of Ir-nahash. He was a descendant of Chelub from the tribe of Judah. The name Ir-nahash means "city of serpents," but it is unclear whether this refers to an actual city or is a symbolic name. No other details are provided about Tehinnah's life or role in the tribe. He is listed in the genealogy of Judah, which traces the descendants of Jacob's son Judah.
Family
Siblings
Offspring
- Ir-nahash
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:12
"Eshton became the father of Beth Rapha, Paseah, and Tehinnah the father of Ir Nahash. These are the men of Recah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | תְּחִנָּה | H8468 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)