Gen 22:20-24 | MHM | STEP | Genesis 22:20-24: News of Nahor’s Family This passage shares the news that Abraham’s brother Nahor’s family was growing. Even though Abraham’s own family was chosen for special blessings and promises, he was still happy to hear about his relatives’ prosperity. This information is also important because it introduces Rebekah, who will later become Isaac’s wife. It reminds us that God cares about families and works through them in His plan. v. 20 : After these events, Abraham was told that his brother Nahor’s wife, Milcah, had also given birth to children . Abraham did not ignore his family, even though God had given him special promises.

‏ Genesis 22:20-24

Genesis 22:20-24: News of Nahor’s Family

This passage shares the news that Abraham’s brother Nahor’s family was growing. Even though Abraham’s own family was chosen for special blessings and promises, he was still happy to hear about his relatives’ prosperity. This information is also important because it introduces Rebekah, who will later become Isaac’s wife. It reminds us that God cares about families and works through them in His plan.

v. 20: After these events, Abraham was told that his brother Nahor’s wife, Milcah, had also given birth to children . Abraham did not ignore his family, even though God had given him special promises.

v. 21-22: The names of Nahor’s children are listed: Huz, Buz, Kemuel (who was the father of Aram), Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel (Genesis 22:21-22 ^a). This shows the growth of the family and prepares us for the story of Rebekah.

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v. 23: Bethuel, one of Nahor’s sons, became the father of Rebekah . Rebekah will be important later as Isaac’s wife.

v. 24: Nahor also had children with his concubine Reumah: Tebah, Gaham, Thahash, and Maachah (Genesis 22:24 ^b). The Bible records these names to show how God was growing and blessing Abraham’s extended family as well.