Overview
Reu appears in the genealogical line from Noah to Abraham, representing one of the ten generations between the flood and Abram. His name means "friend" or "shepherd" in Hebrew. Though little is recorded about his personal life, his place in Scripture's genealogy emphasizes God's faithfulness in preserving a righteous line through which Christ would eventually come.
Key Scriptures
"When Reu had lived 32 years, he fathered Serug. And Reu lived after he fathered Serug 207 years and had other sons and daughters" (Genesis 11:20-21, ESV). "Reu, whose son was Serug" (1 Chronicles 1:25, NIV).
Application
Reu reminds us that God tracks the faithful through generations, and even those whose names appear briefly in Scripture were part of His unfolding redemptive plan.
Scripture References
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