Tehinnah תְּחִנָּה
Father of Ir-nahash from the tribe of Judah
Who is Tehinnah in the Bible?
Tehinnah was a man from the tribe of Judah who is mentioned only in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 4:12. He is identified as the father of Ir-nahash, whose name means "city of serpents," though it remains unclear whether this refers to an actual settlement or carries symbolic meaning. Tehinnah descended from Chelub and is part of the broader genealogy tracing the line of Judah through the descendants of Jacob. While Scripture provides no other details about his personal life or significance, his inclusion in the tribal genealogy underscores the biblical practice of preserving the family lineages of Israel's tribes.
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 was the father of Beth-rapha, of Paseah, and of Tehinnah the father of Ir-nahash. These were the men of Recah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | תְּחִנָּה |