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Timothy, Second Epistle to

Scripture • New Testament
Second Timothy is Paul’s final recorded letter, written during his later imprisonment in Rome. He urges Timothy to remain faithful, endure suffering, preach the word, and fulfill his ministry as Paul anticipated his death.

Tin

Objects & Symbols • Old Testament
Tin was an ancient metal listed with brass, iron, and lead. It was imported through Tyre from Tarshish and was used in metalworking and possibly for plummets.

Tinkling ornaments

Jewish Life & Customs • Old Testament
Tinkling ornaments were decorative anklets or similar jewelry, commonly made of silver or gold and worn by women in the ancient Near East.

Tiphsah

Places & Geography • Old Testament
Tiphsah was a place marking the northern limit of Solomon’s dominion, probably at a major Euphrates crossing. Another town of this name was attacked by Menahem.

Tiras

People & Groups • Old Testament
Tiras was a son of Japheth and grandson of Noah listed among the ancestors of nations after the Flood. Its later identification is uncertain.

TIRATHITES

People & Groups • Old Testament
The Tirathites were a family or group of scribes dwelling at Jabez. Their precise function is uncertain; they may have been associated with religious service, singing, gatekeeping, or other duties mentioned in ancient interpretations.

Tirathites, The

People & Groups • Old Testament
The Tirathites were one of three families of scribes living at Jabez, alongside the Shimeathites and Sucathites. Little more is known about them.

Tire

Jewish Life & Customs • Old Testament
Tire is an old English term for an ornamental headdress worn on festive occasions. The word may also refer to other personal ornaments.

Tires

Jewish Life & Customs • Old Testament
Tires were ornamental head coverings or turbans. In some passages the word refers to crescent-shaped ornaments or other jewelry worn as adornment.

Tirhakah

People & Groups • Old Testament
Tirhakah was king of Cush and Egypt who opposed the Assyrians during the reign of Hezekiah. He was later defeated in Assyrian campaigns and died in Cush.

Tirhakah, Or Tirhakah

People & Groups • Old Testament
Tirhakah, also called Tirhakah, was the Ethiopian or Cushite king who opposed Sennacherib. He is associated with the last part of Egypt’s Ethiopian dynasty.

TIRHANA

People & Groups • Old Testament
Tirhana was a son of Caleb by his concubine Maacah. He is listed in the genealogy of Judah.
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