The Life of Sarah
Then Abraham fell on his face and laughed, and said in his heart, “Will a child be born to a man one hundred years old? And will Sarah, who is ninety years old,..., spanning 127 years associated with Sarai.
Description
Then Abraham fell on his face and laughed, and said in his heart, “Will a child be born to a man one hundred years old? And will Sarah, who is ninety years old, bear a child?” (GEN 17:17) Now Sarah lived one hundred and twenty-seven years; these were the years of the life of Sarah. (GEN 23:1)
Details
- Type
- Life
- Person
- Sarai
- Start
- ~1984 BC(2020 AH)
- End
- ~1857 BC(2147 AH)
- Duration
- 127 years
- Start Reference
- GEN 17:17
- End Reference
- GEN 23:1
Notes
Sarah was 90 when Abraham was 100 so she was 10 years younger than Abraham. (GEN 17:17)
Related Life Epochs
Frequently Asked Questions
When did The Life of Sarah occur in Bible history?
The Life of Sarah occurred approximately ~1984 BC to ~1857 BC. This is 2020–2147 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation using the Ussher chronology, where Year 1 = ~4004 BC). This period lasted 127 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.