Son of Reu; father of Nahor, ancestor of Abraham
Serug
Named in 6 verses across 3 books, first in Genesis 11:20.
שְׂרוּגSerug
ΣαρούχSerug
The name means “branch; layer; twining.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Serug Written by AI
Serug, mentioned in Genesis 11:20 to 23 Chronicles Genesis 1:26, and Luke 3:35, was a descendant of Shem and an ancestor of Abraham. He was the son of Reu and the father of Nahor. Serug lived 30 years before becoming the father of Nahor, and after that, he lived an additional 200 years, having other sons and daughters. In total, Serug lived 230 years. He is listed in the genealogies that trace the lineage from Shem to Abraham, highlighting the continuity of God's plan through the generations. Serug's mention in both the Old and New Testaments underscores the importance of family lineage in the biblical narrative.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Branch, the father of Nahor (Gen. 11:20-23); called Saruch in Luke 3:35.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 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.
- Genesis 11:22
When Serug was 30 years old, he became the father of Nahor.
- Genesis 11:23
And after he had become the father of Nahor, Serug lived 200 years and had other sons and daughters.
- 1 Chronicles 1:26
Serug, Nahor, Terah,
- 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.