Patriarchs · In the line to Jesus

Serug

Son of Reu and father of Nahor, an ancestor of Abraham in the post-flood patriarchal line. Serug lived 230 years and maintained the genealogical chain that would lead to the father of faith. Ancient tradition associates his era with the increasing spread of idolatry in Mesopotamia, setting the stage for God’s dramatic call to Abraham.

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Generation 17 of 64

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The verse that names Serug

When Reu was 32 years old, he became the father of Serug.Genesis 11:20 · Berean Standard Bible

Where to read about Serug

Genesis 11:20-23

When Reu was 32 years old, he became the father of Serug. And after he had become the father of Serug, Reu lived 207 years and had other sons and daughters. When Serug was 30 years old, he became the father of Nahor. And after he had become the father of Nahor, Serug lived 200 years and had other sons and daughters.

Humanity builds upward in defiance. God scatters them — and then quietly begins a new plan through one family line.

Serug in the line to Jesus

Serug is generation 17 of the 64 Scripture traces from Adam to Jesus, following EberPelegReu, and followed by NahorTerahAbraham. See the whole line.

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