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Terah
Facts:
Terah was a descendant of Noah's 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 Abram's 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
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