Life
The Life of Terah
Nahor lived twenty-nine years, and became the father of Terah; (GEN 11:24) The days of Terah were two hundred and five years and Terah died in Haran. (GEN 11:32..., spanning 205 years associated with Terah.
~2124 BC — ~1919 BC (205 years)1880 AH–2085 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation)
Description
Nahor lived twenty-nine years, and became the father of Terah; (GEN 11:24) The days of Terah were two hundred and five years and Terah died in Haran. (GEN 11:32)
Details
- Type
- Life
- Person
- Terah
- Start
- ~2124 BC(1880 AH)
- End
- ~1919 BC(2085 AH)
- Duration
- 205 years
- Start Reference
- GEN 11:24
- End Reference
- GEN 11:32
Related Life Epochs
Frequently Asked Questions
When did The Life of Terah occur in Bible history?
The Life of Terah occurred approximately ~2124 BC to ~1919 BC. This is 1880–2085 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation using the Ussher chronology, where Year 1 = ~4004 BC). This period lasted 205 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.