And Bethuel begat Rebekah: these eight Milcah did bear to Nahor, Abraham’s brother.
And Bethuel was the father of Rebekah. These eight children were born to Milcah and Nahor, who was Abraham's brother.
This verse tells us that Rebekah (who would later become Isaac's wife) was the granddaughter of Abraham's brother Nahor.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, after Abraham's faith was tested through the near-sacrifice of Isaac, the narrative shifts to the family lineage of Nahor, Abraham's brother, to highlight connections among the patriarchs. This verse specifically lists the children born to Milcah, Nahor's wife, including Bethuel, who became the father of Rebekah. These genealogies were essential in ancient Near Eastern culture for establishing family ties, inheritance rights, and future alliances, which play a key role in the unfolding story of God's promises to Abraham's descendants.
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