Reu
Descendant of Shem and ancestor of Abraham
Auch bekannt als: Re'u, Ragau
Reu (also called Regu) was the son of Peleg and father of Serug. He is part of the lineage from Shem to Abraham, mentioned in the genealogies in Genesis and the Gospel of Luke. According to the Bible, he lived for 239 years.
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The birth of Reu
Reu was born when his father Peleg was thirty years old. He was part of the patriarchal lineage after the flood.
Reu becomes the father of Serug
When Reu was thirty-two years old, he had a son named Serug, thus continuing the lineage toward Abraham.
The rest of Reu's life
After Serug was born, Reu lived for another two hundred and seven years and had more sons and daughters. He lived a total of 239 years.
Reu in the genealogy from Shem to Abraham
Reu is listed in the genealogy that connects Shem, Noah's son, with Abraham, the father of faith. This family tree shows God's plan of salvation through the generations.
Reu in 1 Chronicles
Reu is mentioned in the genealogy in 1 Chronicles as part of the lineage from Adam to Abraham.
Reu in Jesus' genealogy
In the Gospel of Luke, Reu is mentioned in Jesus' family tree, showing that Jesus descends from this patriarchal line throughout salvation history.