Genesis 11:26

Key Reflection

Nahor lived for a century and nine years after becoming the father of Terah, during which time he also had additional sons and daughters. This genealogical detail provides a timeline connecting Nahor to his son Terah, who was later called by God to leave Haran and journey to Canaan. The original audience would have understood this as part of the lineage leading from Abraham’s family back to their earlier ancestors, emphasizing the continuity and heritage of the covenant promises being passed down through generations.