And Abram and Nahor took them wives: the name of Abram’s wife was Sarai; and the name of Nahor’s wife, Milcah, the daughter of Haran, the father of Milcah, and the father of Iscah.
Abram and Nahor both got married. Abram's wife was named Sarai, and Nahor's wife was named Milcah. Milcah was the daughter of Haran, who was also the father of Iscah.
This verse tells us that Abram (later called Abraham) married Sarai (later called Sarah), while his brother Nahor married their niece Milcah.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the genealogical record in Genesis 11, which traces the family line of Terah and his sons in ancient Mesopotamia, specifically in Ur of the Chaldeans. It introduces the marriages of Abram and his brother Nahor, with Sarai as Abram's wife and Milcah as Nahor's wife, who was their niece through their deceased brother Haran. This sets the foundation for the unfolding story of God's call to Abram, emphasizing the role of family ties in the biblical narrative of faith.
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