Beth-haran
Beth-haran (Biblical Place • Beth-haram • 31.817°N, 35.583°E): Ancient biblical location referenced in Num 32:36 (identified with Beth-haram ). Within the broader Biblical Knowledge Graph, this connects directly to Abrahamic Covenant & the Patriarchs—Called from Ur of the Chaldeans and Haran into Canaan ( Genesis 12:1 ), Abram —renamed Abraham in Genesis 17:5 —receives the covenant promise of land, numerous descendants, and blessing to all nations through Isaac and Jacob .
Connected Genealogical Figures & Lineage
Haran (Generation 20 • Child of Terah ): Haran is a biblical figure in Generation 20, child of Terah , parent of Lot . ( Genesis 11:26 , Genesis 11:28 ) (mentioned in Genesis 11 , Genesis 12 , Genesis 27 ) Bethuel (Generation 21 • Child of Nahor ): Bethuel is a biblical figure in Generation 21, child of Nahor , parent of Rebekah , Laban . ( Genesis 22:22 ) (mentioned in Genesis 22 , Genesis 24 , Genesis 25 )
Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture
Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Beth-haran (Ancient biblical location referenced in Num 32:36 (identified with Beth-haram ).) Haran (Ancient biblical location referenced in Gen 11:31 , Gen 11:32 , Gen 12:4 , Gen 12:5 , Gen 27:43 , Gen 28:10 .) Beth-shean (Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 17:11 , Josh 17:16 , Judg 1:27 , 1 Kgs 4:12 , 1 Chr 7:29 (identified with Beth-shan ).) Bethel 1 (Ancient biblical location referenced in Gen 12:8 , Gen 13:3 , Gen 28:19 , Gen 31:13 , Gen 35:1 , Gen 35:3 .)
Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context
Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Numbers 32:36 : "And Beth–nimrah, and Beth–haran, fenced cities: and folds for sheep."; 1 Chronicles 2:46 : "And Ephah , Caleb 's concubine, bare Haran , and Moza , and Gazez: and Haran begat Gazez."; Genesis 11:27 : "Now these are the generations of Terah : Terah begat Abram , Nahor , and Haran; and Haran begat Lot .". Related canonical books and chapters: Genesis 12 ( Genesis • Chapter 12 (20 verses)), Genesis 28 ( Genesis • Chapter 28 (22 verses)).