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Ur

Facts:

Ur was an important city along the Euphrates River in the ancient region of Chaldea, which was part of Mesopotamia. This region was located in what is now the modern-day country of Iraq.

• Abraham was from the city of Ur and it was from there that God called him to leave to go to the land of Canaan.
• Haran, the brother of Abraham and father of Lot, died in Ur. This was probably a factor that influenced Lot to leave Ur with Abraham.

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(See also: Abraham, Canaan, Chaldea, Euphrates River, Haran, Lot, Mesopotamia)

Bible References:

• Genesis 11:27-28
• Genesis 11:31

Word Data:

• Strong's: H218