Timeline from Noah to Abraham to Jacob
The Bible provides genealogies and timelines that help estimate the time between Noah, Abraham, and Jacob. Below is a general breakdown based on biblical records.
1. Time from Noah to Abraham
📖 Genesis 5 & 11 provide genealogies showing the ages of key figures.
- Noah lived before and after the flood.
- After the flood, Noah’s son Shem had descendants leading to Abraham.
- Genesis 11:10-26 lists 10 generations from Noah to Abraham.
Noah to Abraham Timeline Estimate
| Generation | Person | Age at Son’s Birth | Years Elapsed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Noah | Shem | 502 (when Arphaxad was born) | – |
| 2. Shem | Arphaxad | 100 years after the flood | – |
| 3. Arphaxad | Shelah | 35 | 35 |
| 4. Shelah | Eber | 30 | 65 |
| 5. Eber | Peleg | 34 | 99 |
| 6. Peleg | Reu | 30 | 129 |
| 7. Reu | Serug | 32 | 161 |
| 8. Serug | Nahor | 30 | 191 |
| 9. Nahor | Terah | 29 | 220 |
| 10. Terah | Abraham | 130 (Abraham born) | 350 |
📌 Approximate Time from Noah to Abraham = 350-400 years after the flood.
2. Time from Abraham to Jacob
📖 Genesis 21-25 describes Abraham’s lineage:
- Abraham had Isaac when he was 100 years old (Genesis 21:5).
- Isaac had Jacob and Esau when he was 60 years old (Genesis 25:26).
📌 Time from Abraham to Jacob = 160 years
✔ Abraham (100 years old) → Isaac (born)
✔ Isaac (60 years old) → Jacob & Esau (born)
Total Time from Noah to Jacob
- From Noah to Abraham = ~350–400 years
- From Abraham to Jacob = ~160 years
- Total time from Noah to Jacob = ~500-560 years after the flood
Final Summary
1️⃣ Noah to Abraham → ~350-400 years
2️⃣ Abraham to Jacob → ~160 years
3️⃣ Total time from Noah to Jacob → ~500-560 years