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It is through Abraham, the spiritual father of faithful Christians (Romans 4:16) and "Friend of God" (James 2:23), that God started what would become the nation of Israel through his grandson Jacob (the founder of the twelve tribes of Israel). Abraham was originally named Abram (Genesis 17:1-5).
The following is a family tree for the descendants of the line of Noah's son Shem, through Abraham to Jacob and his sons. Dashed lines are marriage connections. Not all individuals in this portion of the Bible are given names.
2 sie 2024 · The Descendants of Keturah. After the death of Sarah, Abraham married Keturah, and she bore him six sons: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah (Genesis 25:1-2). These sons became the ancestors of various tribes and nations, many of which are mentioned later in the Bible.
The Family Tree of Abraham is found in the Book of Genesis along with his life story. Abraham was originally from the city of Ur of the Chaldeans and, along with his descendants, settled in the land of Canaan.
The 12 Tribes of Israel descended from the patriarch Jacob, son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham, who was renamed Israel and gave his name to the nation. Jacob's 12 sons in order of birth are: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph and Benjamin.
Descendants of Biblical Abraham. This family tree chart shows Abraham's descendants through his wives Keturah and Sarah, and concubine, Hagar. Click here to enlarge. Abraham's son, Isaac, fathered Jacob. Jacob's twelve sons founded the twelve tribes of Israel.
16 cze 2024 · Origins and Genealogy of Abraham’s Descendants. Abraham, originally known as Abram, was a nomadic shepherd from Ur in Mesopotamia. According to the biblical narrative, God made a covenant with Abraham, promising him land, prosperity, and numerous offspring. Through his son Isaac and grandson Jacob, Abraham became the ancestor of the ...
