Lexical Summary Techinnah: Supplication, plea, entreaty, prayer for favor Original Word: תְּחִנָּה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance favor, grace, supplication The same as tchinnah; Techinnah, an Israelite -- Tehinnah. see HEBREW tchinnah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chanan Definition "favor," a desc. of Judah NASB Translation Tehinnah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. תְּחִנָּה proper name, masculine one in the line of Judah 1 Chronicles 4:12. Topical Lexicon Name and Meaning Teḥinnah carries the sense of “supplication” or “earnest entreaty,” reflecting the Hebrew concept of approaching God or another in humble petition. Although the name appears only once, its meaning harmonizes with the wider biblical insistence that true strength is found in dependence upon the Lord rather than in human prowess. Biblical Occurrence 1 Chronicles 4:12 records: “Eshton became the father of Beth-rapha, Paseah, and Teḥinnah the father of Ir-Nehash. These were the men of Recah”. The verse situates Teḥinnah within the Judahite genealogies that span 1 Chronicles 2–4, a section that underscores the continuity of God’s covenant purposes from the patriarchal era through the monarchy and into the post-exilic community. Genealogical Context 1 Chronicles emphasizes Judah because of the tribe’s royal destiny (Genesis 49:8–10). Teḥinnah, a descendant of Eshton, appears among minor figures who collectively embody the fruitfulness promised to Judah. His connection to Ir-Nehash (“City of Serpent”) and to the clan of Recah hints at settlement patterns in the lowland region of Shephelah, where many Judahite towns were established after the conquest. Even seemingly obscure names therefore bear witness to the historical rootedness of God’s people in the land. Historical Significance The Chronicler wrote for a community rebuilding its identity after exile. By preserving names such as Teḥinnah, he affirmed that every family line had a place in God’s unfolding plan. The record also displays meticulous care for ancestral inheritances, which safeguarded tribal boundaries and property rights (Numbers 27:1-11). Such detail encouraged the returning remnant to value covenant order and personal responsibility. Theological Insights 1. God’s remembrance of individuals. Though Teḥinnah’s deeds are not recorded, his inclusion shows that the Lord “knows those who are His” (2 Timothy 2:19). Ministry Reflections • Pastors and teachers can highlight Teḥinnah when encouraging believers who feel unnoticed. God’s word preserves even the least-known saints. Christological Connection All Old Testament genealogies ultimately point forward to the genealogy that climaxes in Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:1-17). By chronicling Judah’s descendants—Teḥinnah included—Scripture prepares the way for the Lion of the tribe of Judah (Revelation 5:5). Every Judean name preserved in the record testifies to the sovereign orchestration that culminated in the Messiah’s incarnation. Application for Believers Today • Value your spiritual heritage and pass it on faithfully. Even a single occurrence of a name in Scripture serves as a quiet yet powerful reminder: the covenant Lord is attentive to each believer and works through every generation to accomplish His redemptive purposes. Forms and Transliterations תְּחִנָּ֖ה תחנה tə·ḥin·nāh techinNah təḥinnāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:12 HEB: פָּסֵ֔חַ וְאֶת־ תְּחִנָּ֖ה אֲבִ֣י עִ֣יר NAS: and Paseah, and Tehinnah the father KJV: and Paseah, and Tehinnah the father INT: of Beth-rapha and Paseah and Tehinnah the father of Ir-nahash 1 Occurrence |
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