Genesis 11:10-32
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Summary
- Two genealogies which take us from Shem to Abraham (at that time called Abram).
Details and Comments
Genetic Issues
- Two events - the conditions that existed after the flood (when the Third World Ecosystem began) and the confusion of the languages - have dramatic effects on the genetic options of the groups involved. In each case, the total available "gene pool" within the group shrinks, and the available options for marriage (genetically speaking) become fewer. This has a significant impact on the lifespans of the people!
- A study of the genealogical line of Terah (Abraham's father) illustrates the degree of "inbreeding" that sometimes occurred among groups of people at this time. Since the "gene pool" was still relatively large, and (perhaps more significantly) destructive genetic mutations hadn't yet accumulated to a significant degree, it did not result in the problems it would have today. See: Marriage Within the Line of Terah
Scripture
Genesis 11:10-32 - Genealogy - Seth to Abraham (Two accounts are given here.)
- At this point in time, Abraham's name is Abram.
Account #1
- See also Human Lifespans and Genealogy Issues.
| Scripture Passage | Comments and Links |
| Gen 11:10 This is the history of the generations of Shem. Shem was one hundred years old and became the father of Arpachshad two years after the flood.
Gen 11:11 Shem lived five hundred years after he became the father of Arpachshad, and became the father of sons and daughters. |
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| Gen 11:12 Arpachshad lived thirty-five years and became the father of Shelah.
Gen 11:13 Arpachshad lived four hundred three years after he became the father of Shelah, and became the father of sons and daughters. |
Lifespans are getting shorter, compared to those before the Flood! This is due to both ecological and genetic factors. |
| Gen 11:14 Shelah lived thirty years, and became the father of Eber:
Gen 11:15 and Shelah lived four hundred three years after he became the father of Eber, and became the father of sons and daughters. |
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| Gen 11:16 Eber lived thirty-four years, and became the father of Peleg.
Gen 11:17 Eber lived four hundred thirty years after he became the father of Peleg, and became the father of sons and daughters. |
It was at this time that the languages were confused, and family groups went their separate ways. This further reduced the "gene pool" within the groups, and further reduced their average lifespans. |
| Gen 11:18 Peleg lived thirty years, and became the father of Reu.
Gen 11:19 Peleg lived two hundred nine years after he became the father of Reu, and became the father of sons and daughters. |
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| Gen 11:20 Reu lived thirty-two years, and became the father of Serug.
Gen 11:21 Reu lived two hundred seven years after he became the father of Serug, and became the father of sons and daughters. |
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| Gen 11:22 Serug lived thirty years, and became the father of Nahor.
Gen 11:23 Serug lived two hundred years after he became the father of Nahor, and became the father of sons and daughters. |
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| Gen 11:24 Nahor lived twenty-nine years, and became the father of Terah.
Gen 11:25 Nahor lived one hundred nineteen years after he became the father of Terah, and became the father of sons and daughters. |
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| Gen 11:26 Terah lived seventy years, and became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. |
Account #2
- This account extends many chapters, and focuses mostly on the life of Abraham and his extended family (such as Lot). Besides the few verses listed here, this account has very little emphasis on genealogical lists.
| Scripture Passage | Comments and Links |
| Gen 11:27 Now this is the history of the generations of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. Haran became the father of Lot.
Gen 11:28 Haran died before his father Terah in the land of his birth, in Ur of the Chaldees. Gen 11:29 Abram and Nahor took wives. The name of Abram's wife was Sarai, and the name of Nahor's wife, Milcah, the daughter of Haran who was also the father of Iscah. Gen 11:30 Sarai was barren. She had no child. Gen 11:31 Terah took Abram his son, Lot the son of Haran, his son's son, and Sarai his daughter-in-law, his son Abram's wife. They went forth from Ur of the Chaldees, to go into the land of Canaan. They came to Haran and lived there. Gen 11:32 The days of Terah were two hundred five years. Terah died in Haran. |
Abraham ended up in Canaan.
Nahor eventually ended up in the city of Haran (whether he went with the others at this time, or at some later time). Haran died; his son Lot ended up in Canaan (with Abraham). |
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