Name Meaning and Biblical Context of Tekoah
| Name | Tekoah (Add to Favourite List?) | ||
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| Meaning | Pitching of tents. | ||
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The Biblical baby name Tekoa is Hebrew in origin and it's meaning is pitching of tents, or fastening down.
Tekoa is pronounced tek-o'-ah. Tekoa is the name of a man and a place mentioned in the Bible. Tekoa is also spelt as Tekoah. Tekoa was a son of Ashur and grandson of Hezron. Tekoa was the name of a town belonging to the tribe of Judah. It was built by King Rehoboam. Tekoa was the birthplace of the Prophet Amos, and of Ira, a mighty warrior in David's army. The wise woman sent by Joab to affect reconciliation between David and his rebel son Absalom, was a native of Tekoa. The people of Tekoa assisted Nehemiah in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Biblical reference for baby name Tekoa: 2 Samuel 14:2; 1 Chronicles 2:24; 4:5; 2 Chronicles 11:6; 20:20; Nehemiah 3:27; Jeremiah 6:1; Amos 1:1 Strong's Bible concordance H8620 |
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| Derived From | Tekoa | |
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