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.
Side branchIshmaelSon of Hagar
Side branchNahorRebekah comes from this wider family line
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Side branchHaranExpand branch
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 17Genesis 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 17Genesis 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 25Genesis 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 32Questions 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.