Serug, son of Reu
The name Serug means “branch; layer; twining.” Serug is mentioned in 6 verses of the Bible, first in Genesis 11:20. Also called Saruch.
Family of Serug
Who was Serug?
Branch, the father of Nahor (Gen. 11:20-23); called Saruch in Luke 3:35.
Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.
Key verses about Serug
- Genesis 11:20
And Reu lived two and thirty years, and begat Serug:
- Genesis 11:21
And Reu lived after he begat Serug two hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters.
- Genesis 11:22
And Serug lived thirty years, and begat Nahor:
- Genesis 11:23
And Serug lived after he begat Nahor two hundred years, and begat sons and daughters.
- 1 Chronicles 1:26
Serug, Nahor, Terah,
- Luke 3:35
Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the son of Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala,
Timeline of Serug's life
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2184 BC | Birth of Serug |
| 2184 BC | Lifetime of Serug |
| 2154 BC | Birth of Nahor |
| 1954 BC | Death of Serug |