Nahor is a significant figure in the genealogical and historical narratives of the Bible, primarily found in the Book of Genesis. He is a member of the patriarchal family line and plays a crucial role in the ancestral lineage of the Israelites.

Genealogy and Family

Nahor is mentioned as the son of Terah and the brother of Abram (later Abraham) and Haran. Genesis 11:26 states, "Terah lived 70 years, and became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran." Nahor's family is originally from Ur of the Chaldeans, a region known for its idolatrous practices, which sets the stage for the call of Abram to leave his homeland and follow the one true God.

Nahor married Milcah, the daughter of his brother Haran, as recorded in Genesis 11:29: "Abram and Nahor took wives for themselves. The name of Abram’s wife was Sarai, and the name of Nahor’s wife was Milcah, the daughter of Haran, the father of both Milcah and Iscah." This marriage further intertwines the family lines and establishes Nahor's place in the broader narrative of the patriarchs.

Descendants

Nahor's descendants are significant in the biblical narrative, particularly through his son Bethuel, who becomes the father of Rebekah. Rebekah is a pivotal character as she becomes the wife of Isaac, Abraham's son, and the mother of Jacob and Esau. Genesis 22:20-23 provides a list of Nahor's children through Milcah: "Some time later, Abraham was told, 'Milcah has also borne sons to your brother Nahor: Uz the firstborn, Buz his brother, Kemuel (the father of Aram), Kesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.' And Bethuel became the father of Rebekah."

Nahor also had children through his concubine, Reumah, as noted in Genesis 22:24: "Moreover, his concubine, whose name was Reumah, bore Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah." These descendants further expand the family tree and contribute to the complex interrelations among the tribes and peoples mentioned in the Old Testament.

Cultural and Theological Significance

Nahor's role in the biblical narrative underscores the importance of family and lineage in the unfolding account of God's covenant with His people. His descendants, particularly through Rebekah, are integral to the continuation of the Abrahamic promise. The marriages and alliances formed through Nahor's line highlight the providential guidance of God in preserving and advancing His covenant promises.

The mention of Nahor and his family also serves as a reminder of the broader cultural and familial context in which the patriarchs lived. The intermarriage among close relatives, common in ancient Near Eastern cultures, is evident in Nahor's marriage to Milcah and the subsequent unions within the family. This practice, while foreign to modern sensibilities, was a means of preserving family heritage and property within the clan.

In summary, Nahor is a key figure in the genealogical records of Genesis, providing a link between the early patriarchs and the later developments in the history of Israel. His descendants play crucial roles in the unfolding of God's redemptive plan, illustrating the intricate tapestry of relationships and divine purposes woven throughout the biblical narrative.5152. Nachor -- grandfather of Abraham, also the brother of ...
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Isaac the Shepherd Prince.
... The children of Nahor, Abraham's brother, lived there still, and Abraham wished
for his son Isaac a wife of his own people, who should be both good and ...
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Of the Era in Abraham's Life from which a New Period in the Holy ...
... from Shem, Noah's son, down to Abraham, it then signalizes an era by saying, "These
are the generations of Terah: Terah begat Abram, Nahor, and Haran; and ...
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Chapter xi
... 22, 23. And Serug lived thirty years and begat Nahor. And Serug lived, after he
begat Nahor, two hundred years, and begat sons and daughters. 24, 25. ...
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Chapter xxii
... 14. Nahor's Descendants (Rebekah) (22:20-24). 20. And it came ... begat Rebekah).
These eight did Milcah bear to Nahor, Abraham's brother. And ...
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No Compromise
... distinction to please men. For Isaac to go down to Nahor's house for a wife
would be placing God second to a wife. Abraham begins at ...
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Chapter xii
... Under "relatives" we must, no doubt, include Nahor's household, which must
have emigrated from Ur shortly after Terah's departure. ...
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Chapter xxiv
... master's camels and set out, and all sorts of his master's valuables were in his
possession; and he arose and set out for Aram Naharaim, for the city of Nahor. ...
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Here Followeth the Life of Abraham
... doth. Then I turn again to Terah which had three sons, which was Abram,
Nahor, and Haran. Of Nahor came Us, Bus, and Batuel. Of ...
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Introduction
... The Sacrifice of Isaac (22:1-19). 14. Nahor's Descendants (Rebekah) (22:20-24).
15. Death and Burial of Sarah (23:1-20). 16. Isaac's Marriage (16:1-67). 17. ...
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Chapter xxxi
... The God of Abraham and the God of Nahor they shall judge between us: the gods of
their fathers. And Jacob swore by the Fear of his father Isaac. ...
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Nahor's (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Nahor's (4 Occurrences). Genesis 11:29 Abram and
Nahor took wives. The name of Abram's wife was Sarai, and ...
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Nahor (18 Occurrences)
...NAHOR. na'-hor (nachor; in the New Testament Nachor):e representative of Naphtali
among the 12 spies (Numbers 13:14). ...Nahor (18 Occurrences). ...
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Milcah (10 Occurrences)
... MILCAH. mil'-ka (milkah; Melcha): (1) Daughter of Haran, wife of Nahor, and grandmother
of Rebekah (Genesis 11:29; Genesis 22:20-23; 24:15, 24, 47). ...
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Daughter (320 Occurrences)
... Genesis 11:29 Abram and Nahor took wives. The name of Abram's wife was
Sarai, and the name of Nahor's wife, Milcah, the daughter ...
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Nahrai (1 Occurrence)

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Galeed (2 Occurrences)
... Probably Nahor's family originally spoke Aramaic, and Abraham and his descendants
learned Hebrew, a kindred dialect, in the land of Canaan. Int. ...
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Wrists (5 Occurrences)
... Genesis 24:47 I asked her, and said,'Whose daughter are you?' She said,'The daughter
of Bethuel, Nahor's son, whom Milcah bore to him.' I put the ring on her ...
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Iscah (1 Occurrence)
... ISCAH. iz'-ka, is'-ka (yickah): Daughter of Haran and sister of Milcah the wife
of Nahor (Genesis 11:29). ... Genesis 11:29 Abram and Nahor took wives. ...
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Ear-ring (6 Occurrences)
... And she said, The daughter of Bethuel, Nahor's son, whom Milcah bore to him: and
I put the ear-ring upon her face, and the bracelets upon her hands. (WBS). ...
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