The Life of Abraham
Terah lived SEVENTY YEARS, and became the father of Abram, Nahor and Haran. (GEN 11:26) These are all the years of Abraham's life that he lived, one hundred and..., spanning 175 years associated with Abram.
Description
Terah lived SEVENTY YEARS, and became the father of Abram, Nahor and Haran. (GEN 11:26) These are all the years of Abraham's life that he lived, one hundred and seventy-five years. (GEN 25:7)
Details
- Type
- Life
- Person
- Abram
- Start
- ~1994 BC(2010 AH)
- End
- ~1819 BC(2185 AH)
- Duration
- 175 years
- Start Reference
- GEN 12:4
- End Reference
- GEN 25:7
Notes
Terah lived SEVENTY YEARS, and became the father of Abram, Nahor and Haran. (GEN 11:26) [Who was born first? Terah was at least 70 years old when Abram was born.] The days of Terah were two hundred and five years; and Terah died in Haran. (GEN 11:32) [Terah died in Haran at the age of 205 in Haran.] Now Abram was seventy-five years old when he departed from Haran. (GEN 12:4) [Terah was 205 when he died in Haran and Abram (aged 75) left Haran when Terah died (Acts 7:4). This means Terah was 130 when Abram was born.]
Historical Dating
Call of Abraham
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Related Life Epochs
Frequently Asked Questions
When did The Life of Abraham occur in Bible history?
The Life of Abraham occurred approximately ~1994 BC to ~1819 BC. This is 2010–2185 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation using the Ussher chronology, where Year 1 = ~4004 BC). This period lasted 175 years.
What does “AH” mean in Bible chronology?
AH stands for “Anno Hominis” (Year of Man), a chronological system that counts years from Creation. Under the Ussher chronology, Year 1 AH corresponds to approximately 4004 BC.