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Genesis 22

Genesis 22:20

The Sons of Nahor · Genesis 22:20–24
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Translations

Modern
Some time later, Abraham was told, “Milcah has also borne sons to your brother Nahor:
Traditional
And it came to pass after these things, that it was told Abraham, saying, Behold, Milcah, she hath also born children unto thy brother Nahor;
Literal
And it came to pass after these things that it was told to Abraham, saying, “Behold, Milcah has borne—even she—sons to Nahor your brother:
Latin
His ita gestis, nuntiatum est Abrahæ quod Melcha quoque genuisset filios Nachor fratri suo:

Original

Hebrew
English
Some time later, Abraham was told, “Milcah has also borne sons to your brother Nahor:

Notes

Genesis 22:20

Milcah was the wife of Nahor. She was also his niece (see 11:29).

Genesis 22:20–24

A report came from the east that Abraham’s brother Nahor (see 11:27–29) was doing well. The people in the next part of the story are introduced here.

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Arameans Symbolic Numbers

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people Milcah: Wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother Nahor: Son of Terah, Abraham's brother; father of Bethuel

Glossary

Abraham Architecture Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Family Life and Relations Genealogy Genesis, Book of Isaac Jerusalem Milcah Nahor (Person) Patriarchs, Period of the Rebecca, Rebekah Samaritans Syria, Syrians

Topics

Genealogy of Nahor Milcah: The Wife of Nahor and the Mother of Bethuel Nahor: Brother of Abraham: Marriage and Descendants of Rebekah (Rebecca): The Daughter of Bethuel, the Grandniece of Abraham The Burnt offering: Abraham Tried by the Command to offer Isaac As