Jump to: Hitchcock's • Smith's • ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia Nahor is a significant figure in the genealogical and historical narratives of the Bible, appearing primarily in the Book of Genesis. He is a member of the patriarchal family line and is associated with the early ancestry of the Israelites.Genealogy and Family Nahor is mentioned as the son of Terah and the brother of Abram (later Abraham) and Haran. Genesis 11:26 states, "Terah lived 70 years and became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran." This positions Nahor within the foundational lineage that leads to the formation of the Israelite nation. Nahor's family is originally from Ur of the Chaldeans, a significant city in ancient Mesopotamia. Nahor married Milcah, the daughter of his brother Haran, as recorded in Genesis 11:29: "Abram and Nahor took wives for themselves. The name of Abram’s wife was Sarai, and the name of Nahor’s wife was Milcah, the daughter of Haran, the father of both Milcah and Iscah." This marriage further intertwines the familial relationships within Terah's family. Descendants Nahor is the father of several children, who play crucial roles in the biblical narrative. Genesis 22:20-24 provides a list of Nahor's offspring through Milcah: "Some time later Abraham was told, 'Milcah has also borne sons to your brother Nahor: Uz the firstborn, his brother Buz, Kemuel (the father of Aram), Kesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.'" Bethuel is particularly noteworthy as he becomes the father of Rebekah, who later marries Isaac, Abraham's son, thus continuing the Abrahamic line. Nahor also had children through his concubine, Reumah, as mentioned in the same passage: "And Reumah bore Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah." These descendants, while not as prominently featured in the biblical narrative, contribute to the broader genealogical context of the region. Cultural and Historical Context Nahor's life and family are set against the backdrop of the ancient Near East, a region characterized by its complex social and familial structures. The practice of marrying within the extended family, as seen in Nahor's marriage to Milcah, was common and served to preserve family wealth and alliances. Nahor's descendants, particularly through Bethuel and Rebekah, play a pivotal role in the continuation of the covenantal promises made by God to Abraham. The interconnections between Nahor's family and Abraham's lineage highlight the providential unfolding of God's plan for His chosen people. Legacy Nahor's legacy is primarily seen through his descendants, who are integral to the biblical narrative and the unfolding of God's promises to Abraham. His familial connections underscore the importance of kinship and covenant in the biblical account, as well as the intricate tapestry of relationships that God uses to fulfill His divine purposes. In summary, Nahor is a key patriarchal figure whose life and lineage are woven into the foundational history of the Israelite people, illustrating the continuity of God's covenantal promises through successive generations. Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary NahorSmith's Bible Dictionary Nahor(snorting), the name of two persons in the family of Abraham.
ATS Bible Dictionary Nahor1. Son of Serug, and father of Terah, Genesis 11:22-25 Luke 3:34. 2. Son of Terah, and brother of Abraham and Haran. He married Milcah his niece in Ur of the Chaldees, Genesis 11:26,29, but seems to have transferred his residence to Haran, Genesis 24:10 27:43. He had twelve sons, and among them Bethuel the father of Rebekah, Genesis 22:20-24. Easton's Bible Dictionary Snorting. (1.) The father of Terah, who was the father of Abraham (Genesis 11:22-25; Luke 3:34). (2.) A son of Terah, and elder brother of Abraham (Genesis 11:26, 27; Joshua 24:2, R.V.). He married Milcah, the daughter of his brother Haran, and remained in the land of his nativity on the east of the river Euphrates at Haran (Genesis 11:27-32). A correspondence was maintained between the family of Abraham in Canaan and the relatives in the old ancestral home at Haran till the time of Jacob. When Jacob fled from Haran all intercourse between the two branches of the family came to an end (Genesis 31:55). His grand-daughter Rebekah became Isaac's wife (24:67). International Standard Bible Encyclopedia NAHORna'-hor (nachor; in the New Testament Nachor):e representative of Naphtali among the 12 spies (Numbers 13:14). Greek 3493. Nachor -- Nahor, the grandfather of Abraham ... Nahor, the grandfather of Abraham. Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Nachor Phonetic Spelling: (nakh-ore') Short Definition: Nahor ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3493.htm - 6k Strong's Hebrew 758. Aram -- Syria and its inhab., also the names of a son of Shem ...... 757, 758. Aram. 759 . Syria and its inhab., also the names of a son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and an Israelite. Transliteration ... /hebrew/758.htm - 6k 1514. Gacham -- perhaps "flame," a son of Nahor 5780. Uts -- a son of Aram, also a son of Nahor, also an Edomite ... 2375. Chazo -- a son of Nahor 3777. Kesed -- a son of Nahor 7208. Reumah -- concubine of Nahor 2875. Tebach -- son of Nahor 8477. Tachash -- a son of Nahor 3044. Yidlaph -- a son of Nahor 5152. Nachor -- grandfather of Abraham, also the brother of ... Library Why, in the Account of Terah's Emigration, on his Forsaking the ... Of Rebecca, the Grand-Daughter of Nahor, whom Isaac Took to Wife. How Every Nation was Denominated from their First Inhabitants. Isaac the Shepherd Prince. Of the Era in Abraham's Life from which a New Period in the Holy ... How Rebekah Became the Wife of Isaac The Story of Rebekah. Of the Genealogy of Shem, in Whose Line the City of God is ... Concerning Jacob's Flight into Mesopotamia, by Reason of the Fear ... How Isaac Took Rebeka to Wife. Thesaurus Nahor (18 Occurrences)...NAHOR. na'-hor (nachor; in the New Testament Nachor):e representative of Naphtali among the 12 spies (Numbers 13:14). ...Nahor (18 Occurrences). ... /n/nahor.htm - 13k Nahor's (4 Occurrences) Terah (12 Occurrences) Milcah (10 Occurrences) Bethuel (10 Occurrences) Begot (119 Occurrences) Uz (8 Occurrences) Begetteth (52 Occurrences) Rebekah (31 Occurrences) Haran (19 Occurrences) Resources Who was Terah in the Bible? | GotQuestions.orgWho was Rebekah in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Who are the Hebrews? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Nahor (18 Occurrences)Luke 3:34 Genesis 11:22 Genesis 11:23 Genesis 11:24 Genesis 11:25 Genesis 11:26 Genesis 11:27 Genesis 11:29 Genesis 22:20 Genesis 22:23 Genesis 24:10 Genesis 24:15 Genesis 24:24 Genesis 24:47 Genesis 29:5 Genesis 31:53 Joshua 24:2 1 Chronicles 1:26 Subtopics Nahor: Brother of Abraham: Marriage and Descendants of Nahor: Grandfather of Abraham in the Lineage of Christ Related Terms |
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