Haran - positionheld: Brother of Abraham

Who was Haran?

Father of Lot

positionheld: Brother of Abraham

Family

Relatives of Haran

The story of Haran

Haran was a biblical figure, the son of Terah and the brother of Abraham and Nahor. He is best known for his role in the story of Abraham's journey from Ur to Canaan. According to the Bible, Terah and his family were instructed by God to leave Ur and travel to the land of Canaan. Haran, however, chose to stay in Ur and died there. Haran is also mentioned in the Bible as the father of Lot, who was taken in by Abraham after the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Haran is also mentioned in the Bible as the father of Milcah, who married Nahor, Abraham's brother. Haran is best known for his role in the story of Abraham's journey from Ur to Canaan. He is also remembered for his loyalty to his father, Terah, and his willingness to stay in Ur when his father and brothers were instructed by God to leave. He is also remembered for being the father of Lot and Milcah.

Name meaning

Mountaineer, Exalted

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

positionheld: Brother of Abraham

First mention

Genesis 11:26

Appearances in the Bible

17 mentions

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