Shem to Abraham (Genesis 11)
The narrowing line after Babel: nine generations that carry the promise from Shem down to Terah and his son Abram, the family through whom all nations would be blessed.
12 profiles tagged Shem to Abraham (Genesis 11).
Arpachshad
Son of Shem and ancestor in the lineage of Jesus Christ
A post-flood patriarch, son of Shem, and ancestor of Abraham through whom the messianic lineage is traced.
Eber, Early Patriarch
Patriarchal ancestor of the Hebrew people through the line of Shem
Eber was a foundational post-diluvian patriarch, the great-grandson of Shem and a direct ancestor of Abraham through whom the lineage of the 'Hebrews' is traditionally traced.
Haran, Son of Terah
Son of Terah and father of Lot who died in Ur of the Chaldeans
A patriarch of the family of Terah, brother of Abraham, and the father of Lot who died in Ur of the Chaldeans.
Iscah
Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs
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Milcah, Matriarch of Nahor's Line
Matriarch who was the wife of Nahor and grandmother of Rebekah
Milcah was a prominent matriarch in the line of Terah, the wife of Nahor, and the grandmother of Rebekah.
Nahor, Brother of Abraham
Brother of Abraham who stayed in Mesopotamia and fathered twelve sons
The son of Terah and brother of Abraham, Nahor remained in Mesopotamia and became the progenitor of several tribes through his twelve sons.
Nahor, Grandfather of Abraham
Grandfather of Abraham who is listed in the genealogy of Jesus Christ
A foundational patriarch in the post-flood genealogy of Shem, Nahor was the son of Serug and the father of Terah.
Peleg
Patriarch during whose lifetime the earth was divided
A descendant of Shem and a key link in the messianic lineage, most famous for the division of the earth that occurred during his lifetime.
Reu
Patriarch in the lineage from Shem to Abraham
A post-flood patriarch in the lineage of Shem, Reu was the son of Peleg and a direct ancestor of Abraham and Jesus Christ.
Serug
Patriarch who was the great-grandfather of Abraham and an ancestor of Jesus Christ
A post-diluvian patriarch in the line of Shem, Serug was the great-grandfather of Abraham and a pivotal link in the genealogy connecting Noah to the nation of Israel.
Shelah, Son of Cainan
Patriarch who was the father of Eber and a direct ancestor of Jesus Christ
Shelah was an early post-flood patriarch, the father of Eber, and a significant link in the genealogical line connecting Noah to the Messiah.
Terah
Patriarch who led his family from Ur of the Chaldeans to Haran
A foundational patriarch and the father of Abraham who led his family out of Ur of the Chaldeans toward the land of Canaan.