Terah
Terah is a significant patriarchal figure in the Bible, known primarily as the father of Abram (later Abraham), Nahor, and Haran. He is a descendant of Shem, the son of Noah, and is listed in the genealogies found in Genesis. Terah's account is primarily recorded in Genesis 11:24-32. According to the Berean Standard Bible, "When Terah was 70 years old, he became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran" (Genesis 11:26). Terah lived in Ur of the Chaldeans, a city of ancient Mesopotamia, before setting out for Canaan. However, he settled in Haran, where he eventually died at the age of 205 (Genesis 11:32).

Abram (Abraham)
Abram, later named Abraham by God, is perhaps the most prominent member of Terah's family. He is a central figure in the biblical narrative, known for his unwavering faith and obedience to God. God called Abram to leave his country and family to go to a land that He would show him, promising to make him a great nation (Genesis 12:1-2). Abram's journey of faith is marked by significant events, including the covenant God made with him, the birth of his son Isaac, and the test of his faith when asked to sacrifice Isaac. Abraham is considered the father of the Israelite nation and is revered as a patriarch in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Nahor
Nahor, another son of Terah, is less prominently featured in the biblical narrative. He remained in Mesopotamia when Abram left for Canaan. Nahor married Milcah, the daughter of his brother Haran, and they had several children, including Bethuel, who became the father of Rebekah (Genesis 22:20-23). Rebekah would later become the wife of Isaac, Abraham's son, thus continuing the family lineage that would lead to the nation of Israel.

Haran
Haran, the third son of Terah, is noted for being the father of Lot, Milcah, and Iscah. Haran died in Ur of the Chaldeans before Terah's family moved to Haran (Genesis 11:28). His son Lot accompanied Abram on his journey to Canaan and played a significant role in the events surrounding the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.

Lot
Lot, the son of Haran and nephew of Abram, traveled with Abram from Ur to Canaan. He is best known for his residence in Sodom and the subsequent divine judgment that befell the city. Lot's account is a complex one, involving his separation from Abram due to disputes over grazing land, his capture and rescue during a regional conflict, and his eventual escape from Sodom (Genesis 13-19). Lot's descendants, through his daughters, became the Moabites and Ammonites, who are frequently mentioned in the biblical narrative.

Milcah and Iscah
Milcah, the daughter of Haran, married her uncle Nahor and became the mother of several children, including Bethuel. Iscah, another daughter of Haran, is mentioned briefly in the genealogical records but without further detail in the biblical text.

The family of Terah is foundational to the biblical narrative, as it sets the stage for the unfolding account of God's covenant with Abraham and the establishment of the Israelite nation. Through Terah's lineage, the promises of God begin to take shape, ultimately leading to the fulfillment of His redemptive plan for humanity.