Translations
Modern
Now Abraham had taken another wife, named Keturah,
Traditional
Then again Abraham took a wife, and her name was Keturah.
Literal
And Abraham again took a wife, and her name was Keturah.
Latin
Abraham vero aliam duxit uxorem nomine Ceturam:
Original
Hebrew
English
Now Abraham had taken another wife, named Keturah,
Notes
The exact time when Abraham married Keturah is unknown. It was probably after Sarah's death, but this is not certain.
Even though Abraham had sons with another wife, he protected Isaac's inheritance and blessing.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people Keturah: Abraham's concubine after Sarah's death
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bildad Ebla Tablets Genealogy Genesis, Book of Keturah Midian, Midianite Mishma Nathanael Patriarchs, Period of the Rebecca, Rebekah
Topics
Abraham: Children of Abraham: Marries Keturah Genealogy of Abraham, by his Wife Keturah Keturah: Wife (Concubine) of Abraham Midianites: Descendants of Midian, Son of Abraham by Keturah Midianites: Descended Form Midian, Son of Abraham by Keturah