Tahashתַּ֫חַשׁ
Son of Nahor and Reumah
Who is Tahash in the Bible?
Tahash was a son of Nahor and his concubine Reumah, making him the nephew of Abraham (Genesis 22:24). He is mentioned briefly in the genealogical record alongside his brothers Tebah, Gaham, and Maacah, all descendants of Abraham's family line in Mesopotamia. Beyond his name and parentage, no other details about Tahash's life, character, or descendants are provided in Scripture. His inclusion in Genesis demonstrates the biblical interest in preserving the family connections of Abraham's relatives, even for those who played no active role in the narrative of God's covenant promises.
Biography
Tahash is mentioned in Gen.22.24 as a son of Nahor and his concubine Reumah. Nahor was Abraham's brother, making Tahash Abraham's nephew. Tahash is listed along with his brothers Tebah, Gaham, and Maacah. No other details are provided about Tahash's life or descendants. As a son of Nahor, he was born in Mesopotamia, where Abraham and his family originated.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- UzEarly PatriarchGrandson of ShemSon of Aram, grandson of ShemView full profile →
- BuzTribe of GadFather of JahdoDescendant of Gad, son of AbdielView full profile →
- KemuelMaleFather of HashabiahA Levite leader during David's reignView full profile →
- ChesedEarly PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor, Abraham's nephewView full profile →
- HazoEarly PatriarchSon of NahorA son of Nahor, Abraham's brother.View full profile →
- PildashEarly PatriarchSon of NahorNephew of AbrahamView full profile →
- JidlaphEarly PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor and MilcahView full profile →
- BethuelEarly PatriarchSon of NahorFather of Rebekah, Isaac's wifeView full profile →
- TebahEarly PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor and ReumahView full profile →
- GahamEarly PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor and Reumah.View full profile →
- MaacahMaleFather of warriorFather of Hanan, one of David's mighty menView full profile →
In Scripture
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- Genesis 22:24
"Moreover, Nahor’s concubine, whose name was Reumah, bore Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | תַּ֫חַשׁ |
Tahash
al yielding it, probably the "dugong" (compare Brown, Briggs, and Driver). Tachash has been identified by Winckler with Tichis (Egypt), located on the Orontes, North of Kadesh.
ta'-hath (tachath, "below"): A wilderness station of the Israelites (Nu 33:26,27), between Makheloth and Terah.
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