Son of Peleg, ancestor of Abraham
Reu
Named in 6 verses across 3 books, first in Genesis 11:18.
רְעוּReu
ῬαγαῦReu
The name means “his friend; his shepherd.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Reu Written by AI
Reu, mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis 11, 1Chronicles 1, and Luke 3, was the son of Peleg and an ancestor of Abraham. He was born when Peleg was 30 years old (Genesis 11:18) and lived for a total of 239 years (Genesis 11:20 to 21). Reu fathered Serug at the age of 32 and lived an additional 207 years, having other sons and daughters (Genesis 11:19 to 21). He is listed as one of the descendants of Shem, the son of Noah, and is part of the lineage that traces from Adam to Abraham, and ultimately to Jesus Christ (Luke 3:35). The name Reu means "friend" or "associate" in Hebrew. His inclusion in the genealogies emphasizes the continuity of the godly line from which the Messiah would eventually come.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- Genesis 11:18
When Peleg was 30 years old, he became the father of Reu.
- Genesis 11:19
And after he had become the father of Reu, Peleg lived 209 years and had other sons and daughters.
- Genesis 11:20
When Reu was 32 years old, he became the father of Serug.
- Genesis 11:21
And after he had become the father of Serug, Reu lived 207 years and had other sons and daughters.
- 1 Chronicles 1:25
Eber, Peleg, Reu,
- Luke 3:35
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.