Tebah טֶ֫בַח
Son of Nahor and Reumah
Who is Tebah in the Bible?
Tebah was a son of Nahor and his concubine Reumah, making him the nephew of the patriarch Abraham (Genesis 22:24). He is mentioned only once in Scripture as part of a genealogical list that includes his brothers Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah. Born in Mesopotamia where Abraham's family originated, Tebah represents one of the extended descendants of Abraham's line through his brother Nahor. While Scripture provides no further details about his personal life or significance, his inclusion in the genealogy underscores the broader family connections and lineage that shaped the biblical narrative of Abraham's descendants.
Biography
Tebah is mentioned in Gen.22.24 as a son of Nahor and his concubine Reumah. Nahor was Abraham's brother, making Tebah Abraham's nephew. Tebah is listed along with his brothers Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah. No other details are provided about Tebah's life or descendants. As a son of Nahor, he was born in Mesopotamia, where Abraham and his family originated.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Uz Early PatriarchGrandson of ShemSon of Aram, grandson of ShemView full profile →
- Buz Tribe of GadFather of JahdoDescendant of Gad, son of AbdielView 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 →
- 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 22:24
"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 | טֶ֫בַח |