Meaning
Haran is a Hebrew and biblical masculine proper name traditionally associated with “mountaineer.”
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, Haran was a son of Terah and the brother of Abram and Nahor.
He was the father of Lot, Milcah, and Iscah.
Haran died in Ur of the Chaldees during the lifetime of his father Terah.
Key References
- Genesis 11:26-32
- Genesis 22:20-24
- 1 Chronicles 1:26-27
- 1 Chronicles 23:9
- 1 Chronicles 24:24
- 1 Chronicles 26:24
Related Terms
- Terah
- Abram
- Nahor
- Lot
- Milcah
- Iscah