Tebah

טֶבַח/TEE-bah/

“Slaughter”

Summary

Tebah was the eldest son of Nahor, Abraham's brother, born to his concubine Reumah.

☩Family Background

Tebah was the eldest of four sons born to Nahor, Abraham's brother, through his concubine Reumah. While Nahor's wife Milcah bore him eight sons, including Bethuel the father of Rebekah, his concubine Reumah bore Tebah, Gaham, Thahash, and Maachah. This information is recorded in the genealogical note that reached Abraham informing him of developments in his extended family back in Mesopotamia.

Key verses:Genesis 22:24

☩Significance

The mention of Nahor's children, including Tebah, comes in the context of establishing the family connections that would lead to Isaac's marriage to Rebekah. These Aramean relatives of Abraham remained in the region of Haran while Abraham's line continued the covenant promises in Canaan. The name Tebah, meaning 'slaughter,' may indicate he was born during a time of conflict or may have been a common name in that region.

Key verses:Genesis 22:20-24

Related Verses1 mention

Genesis· 1 verse

22:24

References

1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Tebah," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. X (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
2.James Orr (ed.), "Tebah," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. V (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
3.George Morrish, "Tebah," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
4.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Tebah," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).