Ur of the Chaldeans

Also called: Ur

First named: Genesis 11:28

City Mesopotamia Patriarchal

Traditional identification: Widely identified with Tell el-Muqayyar in southern Iraq, though some scholars propose a northern Mesopotamian location instead.

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Abraham's family's original home before they migrated toward Canaan and settled partway in Haran (Genesis 11:28-31). God later reminded Abraham that He was the one who brought him out of Ur (Genesis 15:7; Nehemiah 9:7).

References: Genesis 11:28; Genesis 11:31; Genesis 15:7; Nehemiah 9:7

People connected to Ur of the Chaldeans

Abraham (M) — left this city with his father Terah at the start of the journey to Canaan
Genesis 11:31
Lot (M) — set out from this city with his grandfather Terah and his uncle Abram
Genesis 11:31
Sarah (F) — left this city with Abram and Terah for the land of Canaan
Genesis 11:31

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