Abraham
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Abraham
Summary
Abraham is a human biblical figure[1]. He was born on 1813 BC[2]. He passed away in Hebron[3]. He died on 1638 BC[4]. He worked as a herder[5], father of faith[6], and prophet[7]. He ranks in the top 0.95% of human_biblical_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25,402 views/month, #5 of 529).[8]
Key Facts
- Abraham died in Hebron[3].
- Abraham was born on 1813 BC[2].
- Abraham died on 1638 BC[4].
- Abraham is buried at Cavern of the Patriarchs[9].
- Abraham's father was Terah[10].
- Abraham's mother was Amasla[11].
- Among Abraham's spouses was Sarah[12].
- Abraham was married to Hagar[13].
- Among Abraham's spouses was Keturah[14].
- A child of Abraham was Ishmael[15].
- A child of Abraham was Isaac[16].
- A child of Abraham was Zimran[17].
- A child of Abraham was Jokshan[18].
- A child of Abraham was Medan[19].
- A child of Abraham was Midian[20].
- Abraham is identified as part of the Hebrews ethnic group[21].
- Abraham worked as a herder[5].
- Abraham worked as a father of faith[6].
- Abraham's professions included prophet[7].
- Abraham held the position of prophet[22].
- Abraham held the position of patriarch[23].
- Abraham is recorded as male[24].
- Abraham's instance of is recorded as human biblical figure[25].
- Abraham is part of Patriarchs[26].
- Abraham's Commons category is recorded as Abraham (Biblical figure)[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Abraham was born on 1813 BC[2]. His father was Terah[10]. His mother was Amasla[11]. He is identified as part of the Hebrews ethnic group[21].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include herder[5], father of faith[6], and prophet[7]. Positions held include prophet[22], an Eastern Orthodox saint titles[28] and patriarch[23], a position[29].
Personal Life
Spouses include Sarah[12], a human biblical figure[30]; Hagar[13], a human biblical figure[31]; and Keturah[14], a human biblical figure[32]. Children include Ishmael[15], a human biblical figure[33]; Isaac[16], a human biblical figure[34]; Zimran[17], a human biblical figure[35]; Jokshan[18], a human biblical figure[36]; Medan[19]; and Midian[20], a human biblical figure[37].
Death and Burial
Abraham died on 1638 BC[4]. He passed away in Hebron[3]. He is buried at Cavern of the Patriarchs[9].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Abraham include Abrahamic religion[38], a religion type[39], founded in -2000[40]; Abraham Accords[41], a contract[42], founded in 2020[43]; Grampa Simpson[44], a fictional human[45]; Bosom of him[46], a fixed expression[47]; Book of him[48], a literary work[49], written by Joseph Smith[50]; Apocalypse of him[51], a Biblical apocrypha[52]; he[53], a male given name[54]; and Israel–United Arab Emirates normalization agreement[55].
Why It Matters
Abraham ranks in the top 0.95% of human_biblical_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25,402 views/month, #5 of 529).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
Works attributed to him include Sefer Yetzirah[58], a literary work[59]. Entities named for him include Abrahamic religion[38], a religion type[39], founded in -2000[40]; Abraham Accords[41], a contract[42], founded in 2020[43]; Grampa Simpson[44], a fictional human[45]; Bosom of him[46], a fixed expression[47]; Book of him[48], a literary work[49], written by Joseph Smith[50]; and Apocalypse of him[51], a Biblical apocrypha[52].
FAQs
Where did Abraham die?
Abraham died in Hebron[3].
Who were Abraham's parents?
Abraham's father was Terah[10]. Abraham's mother was Amasla[11].
Who was Abraham married to?
Abraham's spouses include Sarah[12], Hagar[13], and Keturah[14].
What did Abraham do for work?
Abraham worked as herder[5], father of faith[6], and prophet[7].