Man living at the time of the Patriarchs
Chesed was a son of Nahor, Abraham's brother, and Milcah.
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Also known as Kesed
Chesed is mentioned in Gen.22.22 as one of the eight sons of Nahor and Milcah. Nahor was Abraham's brother, making Chesed Abraham's nephew. The passage lists the descendants of Nahor, providing context for the family background of Abraham.
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Gain, the son of Nahor (Gen. 22:22).
(increase), fourth son of Nahor. (Genesis 22:22)
as a devil, or a destroyer
CHE'SED (gain), Nahor's son. Gen 22:22.
CHE'SED (gain), Nahor's son. Gen 22:22.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3777
Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.”
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