And the days of Terah were two hundred and five years: and Terah died in Haran.
Terah lived for 205 years, and he died in Haran.
This verse records that Terah, Abraham's father, lived to be 205 years old and died in the city of Haran.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Terah was the father of Abram, who later became Abraham, and this verse concludes the genealogy in Genesis 11 by noting his age and death in Haran after leaving Ur of the Chaldeans en route to Canaan. Haran was an ancient city in Mesopotamia, serving as a key trade hub and cultural intersection that reflected the migratory patterns of ancient peoples. This event transitions the story from Terah's family to God's call on Abram, emphasizing the continuity of God's plan through generations.
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