1 Chronicles 1:26
1 Chronicles 1:26 in Multiple Translations
Serug, Nahor, Terah,
Serug, Nahor, Terah,
Serug, Nahor, Terah,
Serug, Nahor, Terah,
Serug, Nahor, Terah,
Serug, Nahor, Terah,
Serug, Nahor, Terah,
Serug, Nahor, Terah,
Serug, Nahor, Terah,
Serug, Nachor, Thare,
Serug, Nahor, Terah,
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 1:26
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1 Chronicles 1:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שְׂר֥וּג
נָח֖וֹר
תָּֽרַח
שְׂר֥וּג
Sᵉrûwg
H8286
Serug
N-proper
נָח֖וֹר
Nâchôwr
H5152
Nahor
N-proper
תָּֽרַח
Terach
H8646
Terah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 1:26
שְׂר֥וּג
Sᵉrûwg
H8286
"Serug"
N-proper
Serug was a postdiluvian patriarch, the son of Reu and the father of Nahor. His name means branch, and he is an ancestor of Abraham, appearing in the genealogy of Genesis 11:20.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.11.20; son of: Reu (H7466); father of: Nahor (H5152) Also named: Sarouch (Σαρούχ "Serug" G4562) § Serug = "branch" son of Reu and great grandfather of Abraham
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Serug. See also: Genesis 11:20; Genesis 11:22; 1 Chronicles 1:26.
נָח֖וֹר
Nâchôwr
H5152
"Nahor"
N-proper
Nahor was Abraham's grandfather and brother, living during the time of the Patriarchs. He was a son of Terah and had several children of his own. Nahor is mentioned in the book of Genesis.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.11.26; son of: Terah (H8646); brother of: Abraham (H0085), Haran (H2039) and Sarah (H8283); married to Milcah (H4435) and Reumah (H7208); father of: Uz (H5780H), Buz (H0938), Kemuel (H7055), Chesed (H3777), Hazo (H2375), Pildash (H6394), Jidlaph (H3044), Bethuel (H1328A), Tebah (H2875), Gaham (H1514), Tahash (H8477) and Maacah (H4601) § Nahor = "snorting" 1) son of Serug, father of Terah, and grandfather of Abraham 2) son of Terah and brother of Abraham
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Nahor. See also: Genesis 11:22; Genesis 22:23; 1 Chronicles 1:26.
תָּֽרַח
Terach
H8646
"Terah"
N-proper
This word refers to Terah, the father of Abraham, who is mentioned in Genesis as the one who moved to Haran with his family.
Definition: § Terah = "station" a station of Israel in the wilderness
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Tarah, Terah. See also: Genesis 11:24; Genesis 11:31; 1 Chronicles 1:26.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 1:26
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Context — From Adam to Abraham
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke 3:34–35 | the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor, the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, |
1 Chronicles 1:26 Summary
This verse lists the names of three important ancestors of Abraham: Serug, Nahor, and Terah. These names might seem like just a list, but they are actually a reminder of God's faithfulness to His people throughout history, as seen in Genesis 1:1 and Acts 17:26. By including these names, the Bible is showing us how God works through ordinary people to accomplish His extraordinary plans, just like He did with Abraham, who is introduced in the next verse, 1 Chronicles 1:27. This reminds us that our own stories are part of a much larger narrative of God's love and redemption, which is a wonderful truth to reflect on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the people listed in 1 Chronicles 1:26?
The people listed in this verse are Serug, Nahor, and Terah, who are ancestors of Abraham, as seen in Genesis 11:20-26 and mentioned briefly in Luke 3:34-35.
What is the significance of Terah in the Bible?
Terah is a significant figure because he is the father of Abraham, and his story is told in Genesis 11:27-32, where it is noted that he initially lived in Ur of the Chaldeans before moving to Haran.
How does this verse fit into the larger genealogy of 1 Chronicles 1?
This verse is part of a larger genealogy that traces the descendants of Adam through to the sons of Israel, highlighting God's faithfulness to His people throughout history, as seen in Genesis 1:1 and Acts 17:26.
Why are these names important to the biblical narrative?
These names are important because they connect the reader to the broader story of salvation, which begins with the creation of humanity in Genesis 1:26-27 and continues through the lives of these individuals, ultimately pointing to Jesus Christ, as mentioned in Matthew 1:1-17.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn about God's faithfulness from the listing of these names in 1 Chronicles 1:26?
- How does the mention of these ancestors of Abraham encourage or challenge you in your own walk of faith?
- What does this verse reveal about the importance of family and legacy in the biblical narrative?
- In what ways can reflecting on the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 1:26 help you appreciate the richness of your own spiritual heritage?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 1:26
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 1:5].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 1:26
Eber, Peleg, Reu, of the Arabs in the present day.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:26
TEN FROM SHEM TO ABRAHAM; AN OF Genesis 11:10-26, ALL NOTICES (1 Chronicles 1:24-27). Between Arphaxad aud Shelah the LXX., at Genesis 11:12, insert Καίναν = Heb. Kκnan (1 Chronicles 1:2, above). The name is not contained in our present Hebrew text of Genesis. Kenan may have been dropped originally, in order to make Abraham the tenth from Shem, as Noah is tenth from Adam. The artificial symmetry of these ancient lists is evidently designed. Comp. the thrice fourteen generations in the genealogy of our Lord (Matthew 1). 1 Chronicles 1:28-42 enumerate a second series of seventy tribes or peoples, derived from Abraham through the three representative names of Ishmael, Keturah, and Isaac; just as the seventy peoples of the former series are derived from Noah through Shem, Ham, and Japheth. And as, in the former list, the sons of Japheth and Ham were treated of before the Semitic stocks, so, in the present instance, the sons of Ishmael and Keturah precede Isaac, and of Isaac’s sons Esau precedes Israel (35, seq.); because the writer wishes to lead up to Israel as the climax of his presentation.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 1:26
24–27. The Descent of Abraham from Shem These verses are compressed within the smallest limits from Genesis 11:10-26. For another example of this extreme compression compare 1 Chronicles 1:1-4.