Thahash

תַּחַשׁ/THAY-hash/

“Badger; or Seal skin”

Summary

Thahash was a son of Nahor, Abraham's brother, born to his concubine Reumah.

☩Family Background

Thahash was the third of four sons born to Nahor through his concubine Reumah. His brothers were Tebah, Gaham, and Maachah. Nahor was Abraham's brother who remained in Mesopotamia when Abraham journeyed to Canaan. The genealogical record of Nahor's sons was reported to Abraham as news from his homeland.

Key verses:Genesis 22:24

☩Name Significance

The name Thahash (or Tahash) is the same Hebrew word used for the material that covered the tabernacle, traditionally rendered as 'badger' or 'seal skin.' This linguistic connection is interesting, as it suggests the word may have referred to a type of animal skin or leather valuable in ancient times. The exact identification of this material remains debated among scholars.

Key verses:Genesis 22:24Exodus 25:5

Related Verses1 mention

Genesis· 1 verse

22:24

References

1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Thahash," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. X (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
2.George Morrish, "Thahash," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
3.J. B. Jackson, "Tha'hash," in A Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names (Loizeaux Brothers, 1909).
4.Andrew Robert Fausset, "Thahash," in The Englishman's Critical and Expository Bible Cyclopædia (Hodder & Stoughton, 1878).