ENGLISH: Terah
HEBREW: Terach
ARAMAIC: Tarah
ARABIC: Azar
AGE: 205 Years
BIRTH: 2226 BC
DEATH: 2021 BC
GENDER: Male
BORN IN: Iraq, Southern Iraq
LIVED IN: Iraq / Turkey, Haran
DIED IN: Turkey, Haran
SCRIPTURE: Unknown
HEBREW: Terach
ARAMAIC: Tarah
ARABIC: Azar
AGE: 205 Years
BIRTH: 2226 BC
DEATH: 2021 BC
GENDER: Male
BORN IN: Iraq, Southern Iraq
LIVED IN: Iraq / Turkey, Haran
DIED IN: Turkey, Haran
SCRIPTURE: Unknown
1.Who Was Prophet Terah?
Terah was an influential patriarch, a royal official, and the biological father of the prophet Abraham.
Born around 2126 BC in the ancient Mesopotamian city of Ur (modern-day Iraq), he lived during the tyrannical reign of King Nimrod. Terah was a high-ranking citizen and a master craftsman who specialized in carving and selling pagan idols, which the entire society worshipped. He faced an immense family crisis when his son Abraham began publicly destroying these idols and preaching monotheism, leading to Abraham being thrown into a fiery furnace. Despite witnessing his son's miraculous survival, Terah struggled to leave his old traditions behind, though he eventually migrated with Abraham toward Canaan. Terah lived to 205 years old and died around 1921 BC in the city of Haran.2. Who Is Prophet Terah in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
| Terah in Judaism |
| Viewed in the biblical narrative as the father of Abraham, rabbinic traditions depict him negatively as an idol-maker or idolater from Ur who underwent a spiritual failing. |
| Terah in Christianity |
| Mentioned in the New Testament in the ancestral lineage of Jesus, he is historically viewed as the patriarch who began the migration of God's chosen people from Ur. |
| Terah in Islam |
| He is remembered as the father of Abraham who made idols and opposed his son's monotheistic teachings. |
3. Family Tree of Prophet Terah and His Relations to Abrahamic Prophets
4. What Was the World Like for Prophet Terah?
| The Environment |
| The sophisticated, hyper-urbanized, and densely populated imperial cities of ancient Mesopotamia, specifically Ur of the Chaldeans and later the trading outpost of Harran. |
| The Society |
| A powerful, highly educated, and advanced Bronze Age civilization dominated by complex administrative hierarchies and extensive commercial trade networks. |
| The Social Climate |
| Thoroughly saturated with state-sponsored polytheism, astrology, and pagan idol manufacturing (a lucrative family business Terah ran, according to biblical and Islamic traditions), making any divergence into ethical monotheism a socially dangerous act of treason. |
5. Why Did God Send Prophet Terah?
| 1. To initiate the physical migration toward the Promised Land |
| Terah was placed in history to physically uproot his family from Ur of the Chaldeans and lead them northwest to Haran, initiating the geographical transition that positioned Abraham to receive his ultimate call from God. |
[GENESIS 11:31] |
| 2. To demonstrate the barrier of systemic idolatry over family bonds |
| Terah's life serves as a stark moral warning; despite witnessing the profound monotheistic testimony and protection of his son, he chose to remain devoted to carving and worshipping man-made false gods. |
[JOSHUA 24:2] [QURAN 6:74] |
6. What Was Prophet Terah's Core Message to His People?
Initiate the painful but necessary journey away from familiar, idolatrous cultures, serving as the essential biological stepping stone for the next generation's covenantal breakthrough.
8. Did Prophet Terah Have a Wife?
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9. Was Prophet Terah Involved in Any Battles or Wars?
10. What Miracles Did Prophet Terah Perform?
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11. What Were the Key Achievements of Prophet Terah?
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12. What Modern Countries Did Prophet Terah Travel Through?
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13. Fascinating Historical Facts About Prophet Terah | 4 facts
- 130 years old when Abraham was born
- Lived and talked with both Noah and Shem
- Lived for 205 years
- Three times great grandson of Eber
* FACTS can be interpreted as metaphorical, allegorical, or symbolic, rather than literal accounts. Historical narratives, particularly those of a religious nature can be understood to convey deeper spiritual or moral truths through symbolism and figurative language. Equally, you can choose to understand religious facts and details literally.
14. Where Was Prophet Terah Sent on a Modern Map? | 2 locations
15. Historical Evidence for Prophet Terah
Currently there are 0 photos available16. Is Prophet Terah Mentioned in Current News Today? | 2 news
| Abraham and Terah: Family Dynamics and Divine Calling | Claude Mariottini - 29 Sep 2025 |
| Has Abraham's Father, Terah Been Discovered? | Armstrong Institute - 21 Jun 2021 |
| Who Was Terah? | Chabad - 29 Oct 2019 |
| It's Biblical: Terah | Jewish News - 05 Jan 2017 |
17. Which Revealed Scriptural Texts Mention Prophet Terah? | 16 texts
Terah in the Torah
Torah is the first 5 books* of the Old Testament: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy.TOTAL: 7 VERSES
And Nahor lived nine and twenty years, and begat Terah:
[GENESIS 11:24]
And Nahor lived after he begat Terah an hundred and nineteen years, and begat sons and daughters.
[GENESIS 11:25]
And Terah lived seventy years, and begat Abram, Nahor, and Haran.
[GENESIS 11:26]
Now these are the generations of Terah: Terah begat Abram, Nahor, and Haran; and Haran begat Lot.
[GENESIS 11:27]
And Haran died before his father Terah in the land of his nativity, in Ur of the Chaldees.
[GENESIS 11:28]
And Terah took Abram his son, and Lot the son of Haran his son's son, and Sarai his daughter in law, his son Abram's wife; and they went forth with them from Ur of the Chaldees, to go into the land of Canaan; and they came unto Haran, and dwelt there.
[GENESIS 11:31]
And the days of Terah were two hundred and five years: and Terah died in Haran.
[GENESIS 11:32]
Terah in the Psalms
Psalms is the third section of the Hebrew Bible. Many of the Psalms are linked to David.TOTAL: 0 VERSES
Terah in the Bible (Old Testament)
The Old Testament consists of 39 books* including the Jewish Torah (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy).TOTAL: 9 VERSES
And Nahor lived nine and twenty years, and begat Terah:
[GENESIS 11:24]
And Nahor lived after he begat Terah an hundred and nineteen years, and begat sons and daughters.
[GENESIS 11:25]
And Terah lived seventy years, and begat Abram, Nahor, and Haran.
[GENESIS 11:26]
Now these are the generations of Terah: Terah begat Abram, Nahor, and Haran; and Haran begat Lot.
[GENESIS 11:27]
And Haran died before his father Terah in the land of his nativity, in Ur of the Chaldees.
[GENESIS 11:28]
And Terah took Abram his son, and Lot the son of Haran his son's son, and Sarai his daughter in law, his son Abram's wife; and they went forth with them from Ur of the Chaldees, to go into the land of Canaan; and they came unto Haran, and dwelt there.
[GENESIS 11:31]
And the days of Terah were two hundred and five years: and Terah died in Haran.
[GENESIS 11:32]
And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the flood in old time, even Terah, the father of Abraham, and the father of Nachor: and they served other gods.
[JOSHUA 24:2]
Serug, Nahor, Terah,
[1 CHRONICLES 1:26]
Terah in the Bible (New Testament)
The New Testament (Christianity) consists of 66 books*. 39 books from the Old Testament, and 27 additional books including Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.TOTAL: 0 VERSES
Terah in the Quran
The Quran was revealed to Muhammad through the Angel Gabrial. It is the central religious text of Islam, which Muslims believe to be a direct revelation from God.TOTAL: 0 VERSES
Terah in Hadith
Hadith are the "prophetic traditions" of Muhammad; his teachings, actions, deeds and sayings. Hadith were compiled from oral reports in circulation in society around the time of their compilation.TOTAL: 0 VERSES
Terah in Ibn Kathir
Ibn Kathir (1300-1373) was an influential Muslim scholar/historian who wrote the reknowned 'Qisas Al-Anbiya' (Stories of the Prophets) book. An authorative and respected thesis on the many prophets of GodIMPORTANT NOTE: Ibn Kathir is NOT Revealed Scripture. It appears here as it contains relevant information
TOTAL: 1 VERSES
19. Where Can I Learn More About Prophet Terah?
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