And his concubine, whose name was Reumah, she bare also Tebah, and Gaham, and Thahash, and Maachah.
And his concubine, whose name was Reumah, also gave birth to Tebah, Gaham, Thahash, and Maachah.
This verse lists the four sons born to Nahor (Abraham's brother) through his concubine Reumah, continuing the genealogical record of Abraham's extended family.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the biblical record of Abraham's family lineage, specifically detailing the descendants of his brother Nahor in the context of God's unfolding promises to Abraham. In ancient Near Eastern culture, genealogies were essential for establishing inheritance rights, alliances, and the continuity of God's covenant people, as families like Nahor's played a role in the broader narrative of Israel's origins. Reumah, as a concubine, reflects the societal norms of the time where such relationships were accepted for bearing children and expanding family lines.
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