Bible genealogy chart

Bible Genealogy of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob

Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob form the patriarchal line through which God continues His covenant promise.

Biblical Context

This family line is central to Genesis. God calls Abraham, gives the promised son Isaac, and continues the covenant through Jacob, whose name becomes Israel.

Visual Genealogy Chart

The chart distinguishes Abraham's wider family from the covenant line through Isaac and Jacob. That does not erase Ishmael or Esau; it shows how Genesis follows the promise that shapes Israel's story.

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Root
Terah
line continues
Descendant
Abraham+
Sarah
line continues
Descendant
Isaac+
Rebekah

Son of promise

line continues
Side branch
Esau
Descendant
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Ishmael

Son of Hagar

Side branch
Nahor

Rebekah comes from this wider family line

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Descendant
Bethuel
line continues
Descendant
Rebekah
Descendant
Laban
Side branch
Haran

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Descendant
Lot

Themes to Notice

  • Covenant promise
  • The son of promise
  • The name Israel
  • Family conflict and divine purpose

Key KJV Genealogy Verses

Genesis 17:5

Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee.

Read Genesis 17

Genesis 17:19

And God said, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, and with his seed after him.

Read Genesis 17

Genesis 25:26

And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau’s heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was threescore years old when she bare them.

Read Genesis 25

Genesis 32:28

And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.

Read Genesis 32

Questions about Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob

How are Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob related?

Abraham is Isaac's father, Isaac is Jacob's father, and Jacob is later named Israel.

Why are Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob important?

They are the patriarchs through whom God continues the covenant promise that shapes Israel's story.

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