Two sons were born to Eber: the name of the one was Peleg, for in his days the earth was divided; and his brother’s name was Joktan.
Parallel translations
- WEB To Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg, for in his days the earth was divided; and his brother’s name was Joktan.
- KJV And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg; because in his days the earth was divided: and his brother’s name was Joktan.
- BSB Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.
- NKJV To Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg, for in his days the earth was divided; and his brother’s name was Joktan.
- NLT Eber had two sons. The first was named Peleg (which means “division”), for during his lifetime the people of the world were divided into different language groups. His brother’s name was Joktan.
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Quick answer
Eber's two sons divide the line; Peleg's name recalls the days when 'the earth was divided.'
Overview
The note about the earth being divided in Peleg's days likely alludes to the scattering of peoples after Babel (Genesis 10:25; 11:1-9). The Chronicler follows the chosen line through Peleg, while Joktan's line branches off to other Arabian peoples. This division of humanity sets the stage for God's call of Abraham to form a new people of blessing.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Gen 10:21Children were also born to Shem, the father of all the children of Eber, the elder brother of Japheth.
- Gen 10:25To Eber were born two sons. The name of the one was Peleg, for in his days the earth was divided. His brother’s name was Joktan.
- Gen 11:16–17Eber lived thirty-four years, and became the father of Peleg.
- Num 24:24But ships shall come from the coast of Kittim. They shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber. He also shall come to destruction.”
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