Terah
figure in the Hebrew Bible; son of Nahor and father of Abraham
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Summary
Terah is a human biblical figure[1]. He was born on 1883 BC[2]. He died on 1678 BC[3] in Haran[4]. He draws 4,030 Wikipedia views per month (human biblical figure category, ranking #84 of 529).[5]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Harran[6]
- Father: Nahor[7]
- Spouse: Amasla[8]
- Child: Abraham[9], Nahor[10], Sarah[11], Haran[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Terah[14]
- Said to be the same as: Terah in Islam[15]
- Residence: Ur[16], Harran[17]
- Described by source: Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[18], Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[19], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20]
- Present in work: Genesis 11[21], Joshua 24[22], 1 Chronicles 1[23]
- Name in native language: תרח[24]
- Subject has role: alleged supercentenarian[25]
- P14750: B004-EF18-58BF-7B0F-F9CC[26]
Why It Matters
Terah has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where did Terah die?
Terah passed away in Haran[4].
Who were Terah's parents?
Terah's father was Nahor[7].
Who was Terah married to?
Terah's spouses include Amasla[8].