✝️ Bible Genealogy
Family lineages in the Bible, from Adam to Jesus
About Bible Genealogy
The Bible contains extensive family genealogies that serve not only as historical records but also carry profound religious and cultural significance. From Adam's descendants in Genesis to Jesus's genealogy in Matthew, these lineages connect the entire biblical narrative.
Genesis Genealogy: From Adam to Noah
Genesis Chapter 5 records ten generations from Adam to Noah, showing the bloodline before the Great Flood.
Adam
930 yearsFirst human, created by God
👨👩👧👦 Seth, Cain, Abel, etc.
Seth
912 yearsAdam's third son, Sethite line
👨👩👧👦 Enosh
Enosh
905 yearsSon of Seth
👨👩👧👦 Kenan
Kenan
910 yearsSon of Enosh
👨👩👧👦 Mahalalel
Mahalalel
895 yearsSon of Kenan
👨👩👧👦 Jared
Jared
962 yearsSon of Mahalalel
👨👩👧👦 Enoch
Enoch
365 yearsWalked with God, taken up to heaven
👨👩👧👦 Methuselah
Methuselah
969 yearsLongest-lived person
👨👩👧👦 Lamech
Lamech
777 yearsSon of Methuselah
👨👩👧👦 Noah
Noah
950 yearsRighteous man of the Flood, built the ark
👨👩👧👦 Shem, Ham, Japheth
Shem
600 yearsNoah's eldest son, ancestor of Semites
👨👩👧👦 Arphaxad
Arphaxad
438 yearsSon of Shem
👨👩👧👦 Shelah
Shelah
433 yearsSon of Arphaxad
👨👩👧👦 Eber
Eber
464 yearsSon of Shelah, origin of "Hebrew"
👨👩👧👦 Peleg
Peleg
239 yearsSon of Eber, meaning "division"
👨👩👧👦 Reu
Reu
239 yearsSon of Peleg
👨👩👧👦 Serug
Serug
230 yearsSon of Reu
👨👩👧👦 Nahor
Nahor
148 yearsSon of Serug
👨👩👧👦 Terah
Terah
205 yearsSon of Nahor, father of Abraham
👨👩👧👦 Abraham, Nahor, Haran
Abraham
175 yearsFather of faith, ancestor of Israel
👨👩👧👦 Isaac, Ishmael, etc.
Isaac
180 yearsSon of Abraham, child of promise
👨👩👧👦 Jacob, Esau
Jacob
147 yearsRenamed Israel, father of twelve tribes
👨👩👧👦 Twelve sons
The Twelve Tribes of Israel
Jacob's (Israel's) twelve sons formed the twelve tribes of Israel, each with unique characteristics and territories.
Reuben
📍 East of Jordan
Simeon
📍 Within Judah
Levi
📍 Scattered cities
Judah
📍 Southern hill country
Dan
📍 Northernmost
Naphtali
📍 Galilee region
Gad
📍 East of Jordan
Asher
📍 Mediterranean coast
Issachar
📍 Jezreel Plain
Zebulun
📍 Southern Galilee
Joseph
📍 Ephraim & Manasseh
Benjamin
📍 North of Jerusalem
Genealogy of Jesus
Matthew Chapter 1 records Jesus's genealogy from Abraham spanning 42 generations, proving Jesus is the promised Messiah.
Abraham
Father of FaithIsaac
Son of PromiseJacob
IsraelJudah
Tribal PatriarchPerez
Son of JudahHezron
Son of PerezRam
Son of HezronAmminadab
Son of RamNahshon
Son of AmminadabSalmon
Son of NahshonBoaz
Husband of RuthObed
Son of BoazJesse
Son of ObedDavid
King of IsraelSolomon
Wise King...
(omitted)Joseph
Jesus's adoptive fatherJesus
The ChristKey Genealogy Figures
Adam
First Human
The first man created by God, ancestor of all humanity
Noah
Righteous Man
Built the ark, preserving human and animal life
Abraham
Father of Faith
Covenanted with God, became father of many nations
Isaac
Son of Promise
Abraham's only son, heir of the covenant
Jacob
Israel
Renamed Israel, father of twelve tribes
David
King of Israel
A man after God's own heart, ancestor of Jesus
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ How long is the Bible genealogy?
The Bible genealogy spans approximately 4000 years, from Adam (around 4000 BC) to Jesus (around 4 BC), recording dozens of generations.
❓ Why does the Bible record genealogies?
Biblical genealogies serve multiple purposes: proving historical authenticity, confirming the Messiah's bloodline, demonstrating God's faithful promises, and recording the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan.
❓ How many generations from Adam to Jesus?
According to Luke Chapter 3, there are 77 generations from Adam to Jesus. Matthew counts 42 generations from Abraham to Jesus.
❓ What are the twelve tribes of Israel?
The twelve tribes are: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph (split into Ephraim and Manasseh), and Benjamin.