Encyclopedia entry
Reu
(friend), son of Peleg, in the line of Abraham’s ancestors. (Genesis 11:18,19,20,21; 1 Chronicles 1:25) (B.C. about 2213.)
In the Bible
6
Verses where Reu is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- 1 Chronicles 1:25
Eber, Peleg, Reu,
- Genesis 11:18
When Peleg was 30 years old, he became the father of Reu.
- Genesis 11:19
And after he had become the father of Reu, Peleg lived 209 years and had other sons and daughters.
- Genesis 11:20
When Reu was 32 years old, he became the father of Serug.
- Genesis 11:21
And after he had become the father of Serug, Reu lived 207 years and had other sons and daughters.
- Luke 3:35
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,
Scripture on Reu
3
Reu references
4
Voices on Reu
24
Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.
Sources · Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)
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