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 occurs in the genealogy section after the Tower of Babel incident, as the narrative transitions from the broader story of humanity to focus specifically on Abraham's family line. In ancient Near Eastern culture, marriages within extended families were common and helped maintain family wealth and tribal identity. This verse sets up the family relationships that will be important throughout the rest of Genesis.
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