KJV ORIGINAL
Now these are the generations of Terah: Terah begat Abram, Nahor, and Haran; and Haran begat Lot.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
This is the family history of Terah: Terah had three sons—Abram, Nahor, and Haran. Haran had a son named Lot.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse introduces us to Terah's family line, including his son Abram (who would later become Abraham) and his grandson Lot.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy appears at a crucial turning point in Genesis, transitioning from the story of humanity's rebellion at Babel to God's plan to bless the world through one specific family. Terah lived in Ur of the Chaldeans (modern-day Iraq) around 2000 BC, in a culture that worshipped many gods including the moon god.
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