Serug

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The son of the patriarch Reu and father of Abraham's grandfather Nahor. He is listed in the family line of Jesus.

About Serug

Reu’s son from the family line of Shem (Genesis 11:2023). He is a forefather of Abraham and an ancestor of Jesus Christ (Luke 3:35; “Saruch” in the King James Version).

See Ancestry of Jesus Christ.

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Family Relationships

Parents
Reu
Child
Nahor

Key References

Genesis 11:20

When Reu was 32 years old, he became the father of Serug.

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,

All Scripture References (6)

Genesis (4)
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)
1 Chronicles 1:26

Serug, Nahor, Terah,

Luke (1)
Luke 3:35

the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,