Terah — Abraham's father — is 70 years old when he fathers Abram, Nahor, and Haran. The three sons of Terah mirror the three sons of Noah structurally — and the covenant line will again narrow from three to one. The name Abram means 'exalted father,' which will be transformed in Genesis 17:5 into Abraham, 'father of a multitude' — the name change marking the covenant's formal establishment. Haran will die in Ur before the family leaves (verse 28); Nahor will remain behind. The story of redemption from Genesis 12 onward travels with Abram alone. Luke 3:34 names Terah in Jesus' genealogy. The application: among Terah's three sons, only one receives the covenant call — not because the others were worse, but because God's calling is particular and sovereign. Romans 9:11–12 reflects on this: God's purpose in election is not based on anything the person has done or will do but on the will of him who calls.

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