Tebah טֶ֫בַח

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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

In Scripture

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Genesis 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
Encyclopedia Article

Tebah

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

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