Terah

figure in the Hebrew Bible; son of Nahor and father of Abraham
Person human_biblical_figure Q586541
Terah
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Terah

Summary

Terah is a human biblical figure[1]. He was born on 1883 BC[2]. He died in Haran[3]. He died on 1678 BC[4]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5]

Key Facts

  • Terah died in Haran[3].
  • Terah was born on 1883 BC[2].
  • Terah died on 1678 BC[4].
  • Terah is buried at Harran[6].
  • Terah's father was Nahor[7].
  • Terah was married to Amasla[8].
  • A child of Terah was Abraham[9].
  • A child of Terah was Nahor[10].
  • A child of Terah was Sarah[11].
  • A child of Terah was Haran[12].
  • Terah is recorded as male[13].
  • Terah's instance of is recorded as human biblical figure[14].
  • Terah's Commons category is recorded as Terah[15].
  • Terah's said to be the same as is recorded as Terah in Islam[16].
  • Terah's residence is recorded as Ur[17].
  • Terah's residence is recorded as Harran[18].
  • Terah's described by source is recorded as Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[19].
  • Terah's described by source is recorded as Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[20].
  • Terah's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21].
  • Terah's present in work is recorded as Genesis 11[22].
  • Terah's present in work is recorded as Joshua 24[23].
  • Terah's present in work is recorded as 1 Chronicles 1[24].
  • Terah's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'he', 'text': 'תרח'}[25].
  • Terah's subject has role is recorded as alleged supercentenarian[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Terah was born on 1883 BC[2]. His father was Nahor[7].

Personal Life

Terah was married to Amasla[8]. Children include Abraham[9], a human biblical figure[27]; Nahor[10], a human biblical figure[28]; Sarah[11], a human biblical figure[29]; and Haran[12], a human biblical figure[30].

Death and Burial

Terah died on 1678 BC[4]. He died in Haran[3]. Burial took place at Harran[6].

Why It Matters

Terah has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where did Terah die?

Terah passed away in Haran[3].

Who were Terah's parents?

Terah's father was Nahor[7].

Who was Terah married to?

Terah's spouses include Amasla[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . Book of Genesis. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Book of Genesis. wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . Book of Genesis. wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [2] . The Jewish Time Line Encyclopedia, New Updated Edition. wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . The Jewish Time Line Encyclopedia, New Updated Edition. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Trivialist · 2026-08-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Amasla
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  2. 21d ago · ~2026-42203-49 · 2026-07-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Amasla
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ [[Property:P26]]: [[Q37479367]]"
  3. 26d ago · OBender12 · 2026-07-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Described by source Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron, Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
    Residence Ur, Harran
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