Buz בּוּז
Son of Nahor, Abraham's brother
Who is Buz in the Bible?
Buz was the son of Nahor, Abraham's brother, and appears in the genealogical records of Genesis 22:21. Born to Nahor and his wife Milcah, Buz was one of Abraham's nephews and part of the extended family line that remained in Mesopotamia while Abraham was called by God to journey to Canaan. His descendants, known as the Buzites, later settled in a region east of the Jordan River near the land of Uz, as referenced in Jeremiah 25:23. Though Buz himself is mentioned only briefly, his inclusion in the biblical genealogy underscores the importance of family relationships and ancestral records in establishing the broader context of Abraham's calling and the dispersion of his relatives throughout the ancient Near East.
Biography
Buz was the son of Nahor, who was Abraham's brother (Gen. 22:21). He was one of Nahor's eight children born to his wife, Milcah. Buz and his siblings were Abraham's nephews and nieces, representing the extended family of the patriarch. The mention of Buz and his siblings in the genealogy of Nahor highlights the importance of family relationships and the preservation of ancestral records. It also provides context for the family background of Abraham, who was called by God to leave his homeland and relatives to go to the land of Canaan. The descendants of Buz, known as the Buzites, are later mentioned in connection with the land of Uz (Jer. 25:23), suggesting that they settled in a region east of the Jordan River.
Family
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Siblings
- Uz Early PatriarchGrandson of ShemSon of Aram, grandson of ShemView full profile →
- Kemuel MaleFather of HashabiahA Levite leader during David's reignView full profile →
- Chesed Early PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor, Abraham's nephewView full profile →
- Hazo Early PatriarchSon of NahorA son of Nahor, Abraham's brother.View full profile →
- Pildash Early PatriarchSon of NahorNephew of AbrahamView full profile →
- Jidlaph Early PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor and MilcahView full profile →
- Bethuel Early PatriarchSon of NahorFather of Rebekah, Isaac's wifeView full profile →
- Tebah Early PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor and ReumahView full profile →
- Gaham Early PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor and Reumah.View full profile →
- Tahash Early PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor and ReumahView full profile →
- Maacah MaleFather of warriorFather of Hanan, one of David's mighty menView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 22:21
"Uz the firstborn, his brother Buz, Kemuel (the father of Aram),"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בּוּז |