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Terah

Facts:

Terah was a descendant of Noahs son Shem. He was the father of Abram, Nahor and Haran.

  • Terah left his home in Ur in order to go to the land of Canaan with his son Abram, his nephew Lot, and Abrams wife Sarai.
  • On the way to Canaan, Terah and his family lived for years in the city of Haran in Mesopotamia. Terah died in Haran at the age of 205.

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(See also: Abraham, Canaan, Haran, Lot, Mesopotamia, Nahor, Sarah, Shem, Ur)

Bible References:

Genesis 11:31-32

Word Data:

  • Strongs: H8646, G22910