Genesis 11:21
“Reu lived two hundred seven years after he became the father of Serug, and became the father of more sons and daughters.”
What does Genesis 11:21 mean?
Reu's life reflects a pattern we see throughout Genesis: these early ancestors lived remarkably long lives and continued having children well into their years. After his son Serug was born, Reu lived another 207 years, during which he had other children too. While the exact numbers in these genealogies puzzle modern readers, they emphasize that God's blessing included both long life and fruitfulness, and they trace an unbroken family line connecting Adam to Abraham. For those reading this ancient record, these details would have shown that God sustained his people through generations and fulfilled his promise to make them numerous.