Genesis 11:24 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Nahor lived nine and twenty years, and begat Terah:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When Nahor was twenty-nine years old, he became the father of Terah.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records that Nahor had his son Terah when he was 29 years old, continuing the family line that would eventually lead to Abraham.

📚 Historical Context

Genesis 11:24 is part of a genealogical record in the Bible that traces the descendants of Shem, one of Noah's sons, following the global Flood described in earlier chapters. This verse specifically details Nahor's lifespan and his fathering of Terah, who would become the father of Abraham, highlighting the continuity of God's chosen line. These ancient genealogies served to preserve family histories and underscore the progression toward key figures in biblical history.

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