New International VersionHis concubine, whose name was Reumah, also had sons: Tebah, Gaham, Tahash and Maakah.
New Living TranslationNahor had four other children from his concubine Reumah. Their names were Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah.
English Standard VersionMoreover, his concubine, whose name was Reumah, bore Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah.
Berean Standard BibleMoreover, Nahor’s concubine, whose name was Reumah, bore Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah.
King James BibleAnd his concubine, whose name was Reumah, she bare also Tebah, and Gaham, and Thahash, and Maachah.
New King James VersionHis concubine, whose name was Reumah, also bore Tebah, Gaham, Thahash, and Maachah.
New American Standard BibleHis concubine, whose name was Reumah, also gave birth to Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah.
NASB 1995His concubine, whose name was Reumah, also bore Tebah and Gaham and Tahash and Maacah.
NASB 1977 And his concubine, whose name was Reumah, also bore Tebah and Gaham and Tahash and Maacah.
Legacy Standard Bible And his concubine, whose name was Reumah, also bore Tebah and Gaham and Tahash and Maacah.
Amplified BibleNahor’s concubine, whose name was Reumah, gave birth to Tebah and Gaham and Tahash and Maacah.
Christian Standard BibleHis concubine, whose name was Reumah, also bore Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah.
Holman Christian Standard BibleHis concubine, whose name was Reumah, also bore Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah.
American Standard VersionAnd his concubine, whose name was Reumah, she also bare Tebah, and Gaham, and Tahash, and Maacah.
Contemporary English VersionNahor also had another wife. Her name was Reumah, and she had four sons: Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah.
English Revised VersionAnd his concubine, whose name was Reumah, she also bare Tebah, and Gaham, and Tahash, and Maacah.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationNahor's concubine, whose name was Reumah, had the following children: Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah."
Good News TranslationReumah, Nahor's concubine, bore Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah.
International Standard VersionAlso, his concubine Reumah gave birth to Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah.
NET BibleHis concubine, whose name was Reumah, also bore him children--Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah.
New Heart English BibleHis secondary wife, whose name was Reumah, also bore Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd his concubine, whose name was Reumah, she bore also Tebah, and Gaham, and Thahash, and Maachah. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMoreover, Nahor’s concubine, whose name was Reumah, bore Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah.
World English BibleHis concubine, whose name was Reumah, also bore Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand his concubine, whose name [is] Reumah, she also has borne Tebah, and Gaham, and Tahash, and Maachah.
Young's Literal Translation and his concubine, whose name is Reumah, she also hath borne Tebah, and Gaham, and Tahash, and Maachah.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd his concubine, and her name Reumah, and she will bare Tebah, and Gaham, and Thahash, and Maachab. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd his concubine, named Roma, bore Tabee, and Gaham, and Tahas, and Maacha.
Catholic Public Domain VersionIn truth, his concubine, named Reumah, bore Tebah, and Gaham, and Tahash, and Maacah.
New American BibleHis concubine, whose name was Reumah, also bore children: Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah.
New Revised Standard VersionMoreover, his concubine, whose name was Reumah, bore Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd his concubine, whose name was Romah, also bore Tebah, Gaham, Thahash, and Maachah.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd his concubine’s name was Ruma, and she bore also Tebakh, Gakham, Thakhash and Maaka. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And his concubine, whose name was Reumah, she also bore Tebah, and Gaham, and Tahash, and Maacah.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd his concubine whose name was Rheuma, she also bore Tabec, and Taam, and Tochos, and Mocha.
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Context The Sons of Nahor… 23And Bethuel became the father of Rebekah. Milcah bore these eight sons to Abraham’s brother Nahor. 24Moreover, Nahor’s concubine, whose name was Reumah, bore Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah.
Cross References Hebrews 11:17-19By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac on the altar. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his one and only son, / even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death.
James 2:21-23Was not our father Abraham justified by what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? / You see that his faith was working with his actions, and his faith was perfected by what he did. / And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God.
Romans 4:18-22Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.” / Without weakening in his faith, he acknowledged the decrepitness of his body (since he was about a hundred years old) and the lifelessness of Sarah’s womb. / Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, ...
Galatians 3:6-9So also, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” / Understand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham. / The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” ...
John 8:56Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see My day. He saw it and was glad.”
Matthew 1:1-2This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.
Acts 7:2-5And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, / and told him, ‘Leave your country and your kindred and go to the land I will show you.’ / So Abraham left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After his father died, God brought him out of that place and into this land where you are now living. ...
Romans 9:7-9Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring. / For this is what the promise stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.”
Galatians 4:22-23For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the slave woman and the other by the free woman. / His son by the slave woman was born according to the flesh, but his son by the free woman was born through the promise.
Hebrews 6:13-15When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself, / saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.” / And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise.
2 Chronicles 20:7Our God, did You not drive out the inhabitants of this land before Your people Israel and give it forever to the descendants of Abraham Your friend?
Isaiah 41:8“But you, O Israel, My servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, descendant of Abraham My friend—
Genesis 12:1-3Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. / I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”
Genesis 15:4-6Then the word of the LORD came to Abram, saying, “This one will not be your heir, but one who comes from your own body will be your heir.” / And the LORD took him outside and said, “Now look to the heavens and count the stars, if you are able.” Then He told him, “So shall your offspring be.” / Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.
Genesis 17:15-19Then God said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, do not call her Sarai, for her name is to be Sarah. / And I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will be the mother of nations; kings of peoples will descend from her.” / Abraham fell facedown. Then he laughed and said to himself, “Can a child be born to a man who is a hundred years old? Can Sarah give birth at the age of ninety?” ...
Genesis 16:3
And Sarai Abram's wife took Hagar her maid the Egyptian, after Abram had dwelt ten years in the land of Canaan, and gave her to her husband Abram to be his wife. Genesis 25:6
But unto the sons of the concubines, which Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts, and sent them away from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, eastward, unto the east country. Proverbs 15:25
The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. Maachah. Jump to Previous Bare Birth Bore Borne Concubine Maacah Ma'acah Maachah Moreover Servant TebahJump to Next Bare Birth Bore Borne Concubine Maacah Ma'acah Maachah Moreover Servant TebahGenesis 22 1. Abraham is tested with the command to offer Isaac.3. He gives proof of his faith and obedience.11. The angel prevents him.13. Isaac is exchanged for a ram.14. The place is called Jehovah-jireh.15. Abraham is again blessed.20. The generations of Nahor unto Rebekah.Moreover, Nahor’s concubine, whose name was Reumah,Nahor was Abraham's brother, making him a significant figure in the patriarchal narratives. The mention of a concubine reflects the cultural practices of the time, where concubinage was a socially accepted way to produce offspring. Reumah's inclusion highlights the importance of lineage and family connections in biblical narratives. Concubines, while not wives, held a recognized status and their children were often considered part of the family lineage. bore Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah.
The names of Reumah's children are significant as they contribute to the broader genealogical record in Genesis. Each name represents a potential tribe or group that would have been known to the original audience. The mention of these descendants emphasizes the expansion of Nahor's family, paralleling the growth of Abraham's lineage. This passage underscores the theme of God's promise to multiply Abraham's descendants, as Nahor's family also grows, setting the stage for future interactions between their descendants. The names themselves, while not extensively detailed in other parts of Scripture, contribute to the rich tapestry of biblical genealogy, illustrating the interconnectedness of various families and tribes in the ancient Near East. Persons / Places / Events 1. ReumahShe is identified as the concubine of Nahor, Abraham's brother. Her role in the account is to highlight the extended family of Abraham, showing the broader context of his lineage. 2. Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and MaacahThese are the sons of Reumah and Nahor. Their mention signifies the expansion of Nahor's family and serves as a genealogical record. 3. NahorAbraham's brother, who settled in Haran. His family is mentioned to provide context to the broader family dynamics and God's promises to Abraham's lineage. 4. HaranThe place where Nahor settled. It is significant as a location in the patriarchal accounts, often associated with the family of Abraham. 5. Genealogical RecordThis event is part of the genealogical records in Genesis, which serve to trace the lineage and fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham and his descendants. Teaching Points The Importance of GenealogyUnderstanding the genealogical records in the Bible helps us see the unfolding of God's promises and the interconnectedness of His people. God's Sovereignty in Family LinesEven those who seem peripheral, like Reumah and her children, are part of God's sovereign plan. This reminds us that every person has a role in God's account. The Broader Context of God's PromisesThe mention of Nahor's family highlights that God's promises to Abraham were not in isolation but part of a larger account involving many people. Faithfulness in the OrdinaryThe everyday lives and family expansions of biblical characters show that God works through ordinary circumstances to fulfill His extraordinary purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 22:24?
2. How does Genesis 22:24 illustrate God's plan through Abraham's extended family?
3. What can we learn about God's providence from Genesis 22:24?
4. How does Genesis 22:24 connect with God's promises to Abraham in Genesis 12?
5. How can we apply the lessons from Genesis 22:24 in our family relationships?
6. What role does family lineage play in God's covenant, as seen in Genesis 22:24?
7. How does Genesis 22:24 fit into the broader narrative of Abraham's family?
8. What is the significance of Reumah's children in Genesis 22:24?
9. Why are Reumah's children mentioned in Genesis 22:24?
10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 22?
11. Who is Rebekah in the Bible?
12. Why does the text claim God is physically present and conversing with Abraham if other passages emphasize God's transcendence (Genesis 18:1, 22)?
13. Genesis 34:22 - Could the use of circumcision as a deceptive tactic reflect an anachronistic or exaggerated element in the text?
14. What does the Bible say about body piercings?What Does Genesis 22:24 Mean Moreover• The word signals an addition to the genealogy that has just listed the eight sons of Nahor’s wife, Milcah (Genesis 22:20-23). • Scripture often adds a “moreover” to make sure no person or branch of a family is overlooked (cf. 1 Chronicles 1:29-33). • By including even seemingly minor details, the Spirit shows that every life is known and recorded (Psalm 139:16).
Nahor’s concubine• Nahor, Abraham’s brother (Genesis 11:26-27), had both a wife and a concubine, a culturally accepted but lesser marital status (Genesis 16:3; 30:3-9). • The verse underscores that children of a concubine still belong to the family line and will form future peoples (Judges 8:31-32). • God’s Word records this without endorsing polygamy; later revelation clarifies His ideal of one‐man‐one‐woman marriage (Matthew 19:4-6).
whose name was Reumah• Reumah is named so her offspring can be traced; God values individual identity (Isaiah 43:1). • Her inclusion balances the prominence of Milcah, showing both women contributed to Nahor’s house (Genesis 24:15). • Though Reumah appears only here, the Lord knew her story, reminding us He notices the “hidden” ones (Luke 1:48).
bore Tebah• Tebah’s name heads the list, signaling either birth order or later prominence. • While Scripture gives no further details, the pattern of Genesis suggests his descendants became a clan or settlement (Genesis 25:3-4). • The mention assures that even lines we cannot trace today were real and mattered to God (Hebrews 6:10).
Gaham• Like Tebah, Gaham is otherwise unknown, yet his place is secured in God’s record (Malachi 3:16). • The listing of every son emphasizes the breadth of nations springing from Abraham’s extended family (Genesis 17:4-6). • It foreshadows how Israel would later meet distant kin among the surrounding peoples (Deuteronomy 2:4-5).
Tahash• Tahash may echo the word used for durable animal skins in the tabernacle coverings (Exodus 25:5), hinting at a tribe associated with craftsmanship or trade. • Such subtle links show God weaving future provision into earlier generations (Romans 11:33). • Even if the connection is only linguistic, the name reminds us that God equips families with unique gifts (1 Peter 4:10).
and Maacah• Maacah completes the quartet. The name later appears for a region northeast of Israel (Joshua 13:11-13) and for several individuals (2 Samuel 3:3), suggesting this son’s line grew into both people and place. • By ending with Maacah, the text subtly bridges Nahor’s household to territories Israel will confront centuries later (2 Chronicles 20:1). • The Holy Spirit thus prepares the reader for God’s unfolding plan across generations (Acts 17:26-27).
summaryGenesis 22:24 records the four sons born to Nahor’s concubine Reumah—Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah. Each name affirms God’s meticulous care for every branch of Abraham’s extended family, illustrating how He multiplies nations, preserves individual identity, and threads future history into present genealogies. Though these men seem obscure, their inclusion testifies that no person or lineage is insignificant in the Lord’s sovereign design. (24) Maachah.--This name appears as that of a small Aramaic people, in Deuteronomy 3:14; Joshua 12:5; 2Samuel 10:6. Verse 24. - And his concubine ( vide on Genesis 16:3), whose name was Reumah, - raised, elevated (Gesenius); pearl or coral (Furst) - she bare also Tebah, and Gaham, and Thahash, and Maachah - whence probably the Maachathites ( Deuteronomy 3:14; Joshua 42:5). That three of Terah's descendants (Nahor, Ishmael, and Jacob) should each have twelve sons has been pronounced" a contrived symmetry, the intentional character of which cannot be mistaken" (Bohlen); but " what intention the narrator should have connected with it remains inconceivable, unless it was to state the fact as it was, or (on the supposition that some of them had more than twelve sons) to supply a round number easily retainable by the memory" (Havernick).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Moreover,גַּם־ (gam-)Conjunction
Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, andhis concubine,וּפִֽילַגְשׁ֖וֹ (ū·p̄î·laḡ·šōw)Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6370: A concubine, a paramourwhose nameוּשְׁמָ֣הּ (ū·šə·māh)Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 8034: A namewas Reumah,רְאוּמָ֑ה (rə·’ū·māh)Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7208: Reumah -- concubine of Nahorboreוַתֵּ֤לֶד (wat·tê·leḏ)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineageTebah,טֶ֣בַח (ṭe·ḇaḥ)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2875: Tebah -- son of NahorGaham,גַּ֔חַם (ga·ḥam)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1514: Gaham -- perhaps 'flame', a son of NahorTahash,תַּ֖חַשׁ (ta·ḥaš)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8477: Tahash -- a son of Nahorand Maacah.מַעֲכָֽה׃ (ma·‘ă·ḵāh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4601: Maacah -- an Israelite name, also a non-Israelite name, also a region in Syria
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