One of the things about Timna Park is the many unique land formations that exist. Spiral Hill is named after the spiral shape which climbs up and around the rock – similarRead More…
Timna Park – Solomon’s Pillars
We were continuing our trip to the replica of the tabernacle and saw a few buses and people out of our bus window. Not sure what they were looking at, I thoughtRead More…
Timna Park – Lake
We had just arrived at the Car park (or Bus park as we were in a Bus), I was surprised to see a nice lake – looks artificial, but nice palm treesRead More…
Timna Park – Replica of the Tabernacle
Just a short walk up the rise from the Lake, we could see the replica of the Tabernacle. This is a replica of the Tabernacle God commanded the children of Israel toRead More…
Timna Park – Holy Place of the Tabernacle
Continuing our walk through the Tabernacle we came to the Holy place and the Holy of Holies. The Holy place was constructed in accordance with Exodus 26. The Tabernacle had 10 curtainsRead More…
Timna Park – Menorah in the Tabernacle
After entering the Holy Place through the curtain, we came across the Menorah – a relatively common symbol when in Israel. The lampstand (menorah) was beaten and fashioned out of a singleRead More…
Timna Park – Outer Court
After the introduction by the guide, we went into the Outer Court. In the days of Moses, there was a washing ritual that was required prior to entering into this area. ThereRead More…
Timna Park – Priest in the Tabernacle
The next item in the Holy place was a model of a priest. The Priests God selected Aaron and his four sons, Nadab, Abihu, Elazar, and Ithamar, as priests to serve in the Tabernacle, on behalf ofRead More…
Timna Park – Shewbread Table in the Tabernacle
Continuing through the Holy place in the Tabernacle, and opposite the menorah was the table of shewbread. Built of acacia wood and overlaid with solid gold, the table had a surface ofRead More…
Timna Park – Incense Altar in the Tabernacle
Continuing through the Holy Place, we came to what is known as the “golden altar”,”incense altar” or the “inner altar,” this three foot high altar was the location of regular incense offerings. Read More…