Serug
Ancestor in the lineage from Shem to Abraham
Also known as: Serug
Serug was the son of Reu and the father of Nahor in the patriarchal lineage from Shem to Abraham. According to the Bible, he lived for 230 years and is a vital link in the genealogy connecting Noah's son Shem with Abraham, the father of faith. He is mentioned in the genealogies in Genesis and in the Gospel of Luke.
Family
Key events
The birth of Serug
Serug was born when his father Reu was 32 years old, as part of the patriarchal lineage after the flood.
Serug becomes the father of Nahor
When Serug was 30 years old, he became the father of Nahor, who continued the lineage toward Abraham.
Serug's Later Life and Descendants
After Nahor was born, Serug lived for another 200 years and had more sons and daughters. His total lifespan was 230 years.
Serug in 1 Chronicles
Serug is mentioned in the genealogy of 1 Chronicles as part of the line from Shem to Abraham.
Serug in Jesus' Genealogy
Serug is included in Jesus' genealogy in the Gospel of Luke, showing Jesus' ancestry tracing back through all human history to Adam.