Genesis 11:25
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Nahor lived 119 years after fathering Terah, fathering more sons and daughters.
Context
Nahor's remaining lifespan of 119 years (total 29 + 119 = 148 years) shows the continued reduction in patriarchal lifespans. By his era, lifespans had diminished to roughly a fifth or sixth of the earliest post-flood patriarchs, though still far exceeding modern expectation.
What Does Genesis 11:25 Mean?
Nahor's remaining lifespan of 119 years (total 29 + 119 = 148 years) shows the continued reduction in patriarchal lifespans. By his era, lifespans had diminished to roughly a fifth or sixth of the earliest post-flood patriarchs, though still far exceeding modern expectation.
The continued record of additional children emphasizes the completed blessing of fertility throughout the genealogical line. This pattern provides assurance that the covenant family will be numerous and secure in its succession.