Serug, mentioned inGenesis 11:20-23, 1ChroniclesGenesis 1:26, andLuke 3:35, was a descendant of Shem and an ancestor of Abraham. He was the son of Reu and the father of Nahor. Serug lived 30 years before becoming the father of Nahor, and after that, he lived an additional 200 years, having other sons and daughters. In total, Serug lived 230 years. He is listed in the genealogies that trace the lineage from Shem to Abraham, highlighting the continuity of God's plan through the generations. Serug's mention in both the Old and New Testaments underscores the importance of family lineage in the biblical narrative.
Serug
ReuEnglishA man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.11.20.