Period
Shem's life during Isaac's lifetime
Isaac was born when Shem was 550 years old and Shem lived to an age of 600 years. Abraham and Isaac could have heard about the Flood first-hand from Shem., spanning 50 years associated with Shem.
~1894 BC — ~1844 BC (50 years)2110 AH–2160 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation)
Description
Isaac was born when Shem was 550 years old and Shem lived to an age of 600 years. Abraham and Isaac could have heard about the Flood first-hand from Shem.
Details
- Type
- Period
- Person
- Shem
- Start
- ~1894 BC(2110 AH)
- End
- ~1844 BC(2160 AH)
- Duration
- 50 years
- Start Reference
- GEN 21:5
- End Reference
- GEN 11:11
Related Period Epochs
The 430 years between the Promise and the Covenant~1919 BC (430 years)The 400-year period of oppression and slavery~1889 BC (400 years)Seven years of plenty in Egypt~1713 BC (7 years)Seven years of famine in Egypt~1706 BC (7 years)Israelites sojourned in Egypt~1704 BC (215 years)The 480-year period between the Exodus and Solomon's Temple~1489 BC (480 years)
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Shem's life during Isaac's lifetime occur in Bible history?
Shem's life during Isaac's lifetime occurred approximately ~1894 BC to ~1844 BC. This is 2110–2160 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation using the Ussher chronology, where Year 1 = ~4004 BC). This period lasted 50 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.