1 Chronicles 1:26
New International Version
Serug, Nahor, Terah

New Living Translation
Serug, Nahor, Terah,

English Standard Version
Serug, Nahor, Terah;

Berean Standard Bible
Serug, Nahor, Terah,

King James Bible
Serug, Nahor, Terah,

New King James Version
Serug, Nahor, Terah,

New American Standard Bible
Serug, Nahor, Terah,

NASB 1995
Serug, Nahor, Terah,

NASB 1977
Serug, Nahor, Terah,

Legacy Standard Bible
Serug, Nahor, Terah,

Amplified Bible
Serug, Nahor, Terah,

Christian Standard Bible
Serug, Nahor, Terah,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Serug, Nahor, Terah,

American Standard Version
Serug, Nahor, Terah,

English Revised Version
Serug, Nahor, Terah;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Serug, Nahor, Terah,

Good News Translation
Serug, Nahor, Terah,

International Standard Version
who fathered Serug, who fathered Nahor, who fathered Terah,

Majority Standard Bible
Serug, Nahor, Terah,

NET Bible
Serug, Nahor, Terah,

New Heart English Bible
Serug, Nahor, Terah,

Webster's Bible Translation
Serug, Nahor, Terah,

World English Bible
Serug, Nahor, Terah,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Serug, Nahor, Terah,

Young's Literal Translation
Serug, Nahor, Terah,

Smith's Literal Translation
Serug, Nahor, Terah,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Serug, Nachor, Thare,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Serug, Nahor, Terah,

New American Bible
Serug, Nahor, Terah,

New Revised Standard Version
Serug, Nahor, Terah;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Serug. Nahor, and Terah;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Serug, Nakhor, Tarakh.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Serug, Nahor, Terah;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Seruch, Nachor, Tharrha,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
From Adam to Abraham
25Eber, Peleg, Reu, 26Serug, Nahor, Terah, 27and Abram (that is, Abraham).…

Cross References
Genesis 10:22-23
The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. / The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash.

Genesis 11:22-23
When Serug was 30 years old, he became the father of Nahor. / And after he had become the father of Nahor, Serug lived 200 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:10-11
This is the account of Shem. Two years after the flood, when Shem was 100 years old, he became the father of Arphaxad. / And after he had become the father of Arphaxad, Shem lived 500 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:12-13
When Arphaxad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah. / And after he had become the father of Shelah, Arphaxad lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:14-15
When Shelah was 30 years old, he became the father of Eber. / And after he had become the father of Eber, Shelah lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:16-17
When Eber was 34 years old, he became the father of Peleg. / And after he had become the father of Peleg, Eber lived 430 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:18-19
When Peleg was 30 years old, he became the father of Reu. / And after he had become the father of Reu, Peleg lived 209 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:20-21
When Reu was 32 years old, he became the father of Serug. / And after he had become the father of Serug, Reu lived 207 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:24-25
When Nahor was 29 years old, he became the father of Terah. / And after he had become the father of Terah, Nahor lived 119 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:26-27
When Terah was 70 years old, he became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. / This is the account of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. And Haran became the father of Lot.

Luke 3:34-36
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor, / the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, / the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

Matthew 1:2-3
Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram.

Acts 7:2-4
And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, / and told him, ‘Leave your country and your kindred and go to the land I will show you.’ / So Abraham left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After his father died, God brought him out of that place and into this land where you are now living.

Romans 4:1-3
What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, has discovered? / If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God. / For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”

Hebrews 11:8-10
By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, without knowing where he was going. / By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. / For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.


Treasury of Scripture

Serug, Nahor, Terah,

Serug.

Luke 3:35
Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the son of Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala,

Saruch.

Luke 3:34
Which was the son of Jacob, which was the son of Isaac, which was the son of Abraham, which was the son of Thara, which was the son of Nachor,

Nachor.

Luke 3:34
Which was the son of Jacob, which was the son of Isaac, which was the son of Abraham, which was the son of Thara, which was the son of Nachor,

Thara.

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1 Chronicles 1
1. Adam's line to Noah.
5. The sons of Japheth.
8. The sons of Ham.
17. The sons of Shem.
24. Shem's line to Abraham.
29. Ishmael's sons.
32. The sons of Keturah.
34. The posterity of Abraham by Esau.
38. The sons of Seir.
43. The kings of Edom.
51. The dukes of Edom.














Serug
The name "Serug" is derived from the Hebrew root "s'rag," which means "to intertwine" or "to be entwined." This could symbolize the interconnectedness of the generations and the unfolding of God's plan through the lineage of the patriarchs. Serug is a descendant of Shem, Noah's son, and is part of the genealogy that leads to Abraham. His mention in the genealogical record underscores the continuity of God's covenantal promise through specific family lines. Historically, Serug is believed to have lived in the region of Mesopotamia, a cradle of early civilization, which highlights the cultural and historical backdrop of the biblical narrative.

Nahor
The name "Nahor" is linked to the Hebrew root "nahar," meaning "to snort" or "to breathe hard," possibly indicating strength or vigor. Nahor is the grandfather of Abraham, and his inclusion in the genealogy emphasizes the importance of family heritage and the divine selection of Abraham's lineage. In the broader scriptural context, Nahor's family is significant because it connects to the account of Rebekah, Isaac's wife, and thus continues the line through which the Israelite nation would emerge. Archaeologically, the region associated with Nahor, often identified with the city of Haran, was a significant center of trade and culture, providing a rich backdrop for the biblical patriarchs.

Terah
The name "Terah" may be derived from the Hebrew root "tarah," meaning "to delay" or "to wander." Terah is the father of Abraham, and his mention is crucial as it sets the stage for the call of Abraham and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan through his descendants. Terah's journey from Ur of the Chaldeans to Haran, as recorded in Genesis, marks a significant transition in the biblical narrative, symbolizing a move from idolatry to the worship of the one true God. Historically, Terah's migration reflects the broader patterns of movement and settlement in the ancient Near East, providing a tangible connection to the historical realities of the time.in 1 Chronicles 1:26 serves as a reminder of God's sovereign orchestration of history through specific individuals and families. Each name carries with it a legacy of faith, obedience, and the unfolding of divine promises, encouraging believers to see their own lives as part of God's ongoing story.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Serug,
שְׂר֥וּג (śə·rūḡ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8286: Serug -- a descendant of Peleg

Nahor,
נָח֖וֹר (nā·ḥō·wr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5152: Nochor

Terah,
תָּֽרַח׃ (tā·raḥ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8646: Terah -- Abraham's father, also a place in the desert


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