Genesis 25:1: Exploring Keturah--Wife or Concubine?

Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, hosted by Lance Smith. In this episode, we delve into the intriguing question of Keturah's role in Abraham's life. Was she his wife, as suggested in Genesis 25:1, or a concubine, as described in 1 Chronicles 1:32? This episode explores the cultural context and flexible terminology of the ancient Near East that might explain these differing labels.

We examine possible explanations, including the fluid use of terms like "wife" and "concubine," Keturah's potential change in status, and the chronological considerations of biblical narratives. Join us as we uncover the layers of meaning in Keturah's story and gain a deeper understanding of ancient relationship structures.

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1. https://a.co/d/7shn4hI (The Big Book of Bible Difficulties from Amazon)
2. https://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/exit-abraham
3. https://www.gotquestions.org/Keturah-in-the-Bible.html
4. https://www.bibleref.com/Genesis/25/Genesis-25-1.html