The Life of Noah
Lamech lived one hundred and eighty-two years, and became the father of a son. Now he called his name Noah, saying, "This one will give us rest from our work an..., spanning 951 years associated with Noah.
Description
Lamech lived one hundred and eighty-two years, and became the father of a son. Now he called his name Noah, saying, "This one will give us rest from our work and from the toil of our hands arising from the ground which the LORD has cursed." (GEN 5:28-29) Noah lived three hundred and fifty years after the flood. (GEN 9:28)
Details
- Type
- Life
- Person
- Noah
- Start
- ~2947 BC(1057 AH)
- End
- ~1996 BC(2008 AH)
- Duration
- 951 years
- Start Reference
- GEN 5:28
- End Reference
- GEN 9:29
Notes
The Flood occurred in the 600th year of Noah's life 600 years before the Flood +001 year of the Flood +350 years after the Flood =951 years
Related Life Epochs
Frequently Asked Questions
When did The Life of Noah occur in Bible history?
The Life of Noah occurred approximately ~2947 BC to ~1996 BC. This is 1057–2008 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation using the Ussher chronology, where Year 1 = ~4004 BC). This period lasted 951 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.