Who was Haran in the Bible?

The name of three Old Testament Israelites

a. Brother of Abraham

Haran is first mentioned in Genesis 11:26. Haran was the son of Terah, the brother of Abraham, Nahor, and Sarah, and the father of Lot, Milcah, and Iscah. Haran’s story is intertwined with the larger narrative of the Patriarchs, particularly with his brother Abraham. The Bible does not provide extensive details about Haran’s life, but his lineage is significant in the genealogy of the Israelites. His descendants, such as Lot, play important roles in biblical history.

b. A Levite

1 Chronicles 23:9 lists Haran among the Levites who served under King David.

c. A Judahite

1 Chronicles 2:46 lists Hanan among the descendants of Judah. He was the son of Caleb and Ephah. Haran had several siblings, including Moza and Gazez, and he was a half-brother to Hur, Jesher, Shobab, Ardon, Mareshah, Jahdai, Sheber, Tirhanah, Shaaph, Sheva, and Achsah. Haran is also noted as the father of Gazez.