Sarah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sarah
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A depiction of Sarah and Abraham
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Sarai
1803 BCE Ur of the Chaldees
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| Burial place | Cave of the Patriarchs |
| Spouse(s) | Abraham |
| Partner(s) | Unnamed Pharaoh Abimelech |
| Children | Isaac |
| Parent(s) | Terah Unnamed woman |
| Relatives | Nahor (father) Haran (brother) Lot (nephew) Ishmael (step-son) |
Sarah was a very important woman in the Old Testament of the Bible. She was the wife of Abraham, a key figure in many religions. Her story is told in the book of Genesis, from chapters 12 to 23.
Sarah and Abraham got married in a place called Haran. For a long time, Sarah could not have children. This was a big deal in her time.
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Sarah's Special Story
Sarah's original name was Sarai. But God changed her name to Sarah, which means 'princess'. This new name showed her important role.
The Birth of Isaac
Even though she was very old, Sarah had a son with Abraham. She was 90 years old when her son, Isaac, was born. This was seen as a miracle.
Her Life and Resting Place
Sarah lived a long life, reaching 127 years old. After she passed away, Abraham buried her in Hebron. This place is in what is now known as the West Bank. Her burial site is believed to be in the Cave of the Patriarchs.
What Her Name Means
The name Sarah is still very popular today. It is a common female name, especially in English. In Hebrew, the name Sarah means 'princess'. It's a beautiful meaning for such an important person. If you were in Spain, the name "Sara" would mean "Fairy".
Images for kids
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Abram's Counsel to Sarai (watercolor circa 1896–1902 by James Tissot)
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Sarai Is Taken to Pharaoh's Palace by James Tissot.
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Sarah, as depicted on Promptuarii Iconum Insigniorum by Guillaume Rouillé
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Abraham, Sarah and Hagar, imagined here in a Bible illustration from 1897.
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Mausoleum of Sarah, Abraham's wife in the Mosque of Abraham
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Mausoleum of Sarah, 1911.
See Also
In Spanish: Sara para niños
