What is a Patriarch?
- God used three men to establish the nation of Israel
- The father or head of a family, tribe, or clan
- Means “father-ruler”
Who are the Patriarchs?
According to Judaism:
- Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
According to the New Testament:
- Applied to Abraham, Isaac, the sons of Jacob, and David
| Names | Years Lived | Children | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham | 175 | • Ishmael • Isaac • Zimran • Jokshan • Medan • Midian • Ishbak • Shuah | •Genesis 12:2; 17:4;21:2 •Exodus 3:6 |
| Isaac | 180 | • Esau • Jacob | •Genesis 17:17; 18:12; 22:1-14; 24:1-51; 25:20; 24:67; 25:5; 25:9; 26:26-31 • Exodus 3:6 |
| Jacob | 147 | • Reuben • Simeon • Levi • Judah • Dan • Naphtali • Gad • Asher • Issachar • Zebulun • Dinah • Joseph • Benjamin | •Genesis 25:23-28; 27:1-4,41,43; 28:13-15; 29:30; 31; 32; 33:4; 35:11-12, 27-29 |