When and where is Abraham first mentioned in the Bible? Abraham first appears in the Book of Genesis, chapter 11, verse 26. This verse introduces Abram, who later becomes known as Abraham. The genealogy of Terah, Abraham’s father, marks the beginning of Abraham’s story. Genesis presents Abraham as a descendant of Noah through the line of Shem. His family originates from Ur of the Chaldeans, an ancient city in Mesopotamia. The biblical narrative places Abraham’s birth around 2000 BC, though…

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