Overview
The Bible addresses reu across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Genealogy, Ragau, Shem and Hebrew. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Reu, Peleg and Serug.
Key Bible verses about reu
Old Testament
Genesis
And Peleg lived thirty years, and begat Reu:
And Peleg lived after he begat Reu two hundred and nine years, and begat sons and daughters.
And Reu lived two and thirty years, and begat Serug: Serug: Gr. Saruch
And Reu lived after he begat Serug two hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters.
1 Chronicles
People in the Bible and reu
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying reu for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 11:18, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Genesis and 1 Chronicles each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Reu, Peleg and Serug and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Genealogy, Ragau, Shem and Hebrew.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about reu?
The Bible addresses reu across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Genealogy, Ragau, Shem and Hebrew. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Reu, Peleg and Serug.
How many Bible verses are about reu?
The Bible references reu in 5 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention reu?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 11:18: “And Peleg lived thirty years, and begat Reu:”
Which people in the Bible are associated with reu?
Reu, Peleg and Serug.
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