1 Chronicles 1:26

From Adam to Abraham · 1 Chronicles 1:1–27
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Translations

Modern
Serug, Nahor, Terah,
Traditional
Serug, Nahor, Terah,
Literal
Serug, Nahor, Terah,
Latin
Serug, Nachor, Thare,

Original

Hebrew
English
Serug, Nahor, Terah,

Notes

The summary of Shem’s descendants concludes with Abraham (see Genesis 11:10–26).

The Chronicler starts by showing Israel's place among the nations. He traces their ancestry from Adam to Jacob, using information from Genesis.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancestors of Jesus

Parallels

Genesis 5:1–32 Genesis 10:1–32 Genesis 11:10–26

People

Nahor: Son of Serug; father of Terah, Abraham's father Serug: Son of Reu; father of Nahor, ancestor of Abraham Terah: Abraham's father who settled in Haran

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Nahor (Person) Shem Terah (Person) Zemarites

Topics

Genealogy: To Abraham Nahor: Grandfather of Abraham Serug: An Ancestor of Abraham Shem: Descendants of