Builder of the ark, second father of humanity
Noah
Antediluvian · c. 2950 BC
Life
A righteous man in a violent generation. God preserved him, his family, and the animals through the global flood and made a covenant with him.
Found grace in the eyes of the LORD; preserved life through the Flood; received the rainbow covenant.
Key Facts
- Walked with God
- Built the ark over ~100 years
- Preached righteousness
- Noahic Covenant — rainbow sign
- Cursed Canaan
Why this matters
Demonstrates salvation through judgment by faith; the Noahic Covenant preserves the natural order.
Where to Read
Contemporaries
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Shem
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Post-Flood
Abraham
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Sarah
Wife of Abraham, mother of Isaac
c. 2156–2029 BC
Lot
Nephew of Abraham
Patriarchal
Melchizedek
Priest-king of Salem
Patriarchal
Isaac
Son of promise
c. 2066–1886 BC
Rebekah
Wife of Isaac
Patriarchal
Jacob (Israel)
Father of the twelve tribes
c. 2006–1859 BC
Esau
Twin of Jacob, father of Edom
Patriarchal