1 Chronicles 1:19
New International Version
Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his time the earth was divided; his brother was named Joktan.

New Living Translation
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.

English Standard Version
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.

Berean Standard Bible
Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
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.

New American Standard Bible
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.

NASB 1995
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.

NASB 1977
And 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.

Legacy Standard Bible
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.

Amplified Bible
To Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg, because in his days [the population of] the earth was divided [according to its languages], and his brother’s name was Joktan.

Christian Standard Bible
Two sons were born to Eber. One of them was named Peleg because the earth was divided during his lifetime, and the name of his brother was Joktan.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Two sons were born to Eber. One of them was named Peleg because the earth was divided during his lifetime, and the name of his brother was Joktan.

American Standard Version
And unto 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.

Contemporary English Version
Eber named his first son Peleg, because in his time the earth was divided into tribal regions. Eber's second son was Joktan,

English Revised Version
And unto 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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Two sons were born to Eber. The name of the one was Peleg [Division], because in his day the earth was divided. His brother's name was Joktan.

Good News Translation
Eber had two sons; one was named Peleg, because during his time the people of the world were divided, and the other was named Joktan.

International Standard Version
Eber fathered two sons. The name of the one was Peleg (because the earth was divided during his lifetime) and his brother was named Joktan.

Majority Standard Bible
Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.

NET Bible
Two sons were born to Eber: the first was named Peleg, for during his lifetime the earth was divided; his brother's name was Joktan.

New Heart English Bible
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.

Webster's Bible Translation
And to 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.

World English Bible
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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And two sons have been born to Eber, the name of the first [is] Peleg, for in his days the earth has been divided, and the name of his brother is Joktan.

Young's Literal Translation
And to Eber have been born two sons, the name of the one is Peleg, for in his days hath the land been divided, and the name of his brother is Joktan.

Smith's Literal Translation
And to Eber being born two sons: the name of the one Peleg, for in his days was the earth divided: and the name of the brother Joktan.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And to Heber were born two sons, the name of the one was Phaleg, because In his days the earth was divided; and the name of his brother was Jectan.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And to Eber were born two sons. The name of one was Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided. And the name of his brother was Joktan.

New American Bible
Two sons were born to Eber; the first was named Peleg (for in his time the world was divided), and his brother was named Joktan.

New Revised Standard Version
To Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg (for in his days the earth was divided), and the name of his brother Joktan.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And to 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.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And to Abar were born two sons his name of one Palag because in his days was divided the Earth and the name of his brother Yaqtan.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And unto 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.

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Context
From Adam to Abraham
18Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber. 19Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan. 20And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,…

Cross References
Genesis 10:25
Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.

Genesis 11:16-19
When Eber was 34 years old, he became the father of Peleg. / And after he had become the father of Peleg, Eber lived 430 years and had other sons and daughters. / When Peleg was 30 years old, he became the father of Reu. ...

Luke 3:35-36
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, / the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

Genesis 10:32
All these are the clans of Noah’s sons, according to their generations and nations. From these the nations of the earth spread out after the flood.

Genesis 11:1-9
Now the whole world had one language and a common form of speech. / And as people journeyed eastward, they found a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there. / And they said to one another, “Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly.” So they used brick instead of stone, and tar instead of mortar. ...

Genesis 10:5
From these, the maritime peoples separated into their territories, according to their languages, by clans within their nations.

Genesis 10:21
And sons were also born to Shem, the older brother of Japheth; Shem was the forefather of all the sons of Eber.

Genesis 10:31
These are the sons of Shem, according to their clans, languages, lands, and nations.

Genesis 11:10-11
This is the account of Shem. Two years after the flood, when Shem was 100 years old, he became the father of Arphaxad. / And after he had become the father of Arphaxad, Shem lived 500 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:12-13
When Arphaxad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah. / And after he had become the father of Shelah, Arphaxad lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:14-15
When Shelah was 30 years old, he became the father of Eber. / And after he had become the father of Eber, Shelah lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:20-21
When Reu was 32 years old, he became the father of Serug. / And after he had become the father of Serug, Reu lived 207 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:22-23
When Serug was 30 years old, he became the father of Nahor. / And after he had become the father of Nahor, Serug lived 200 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:24-25
When Nahor was 29 years old, he became the father of Terah. / And after he had become the father of Terah, Nahor lived 119 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:26-27
When Terah was 70 years old, he became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. / This is the account of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. And Haran became the father of Lot.


Treasury of Scripture

And to 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.

Eber.

Genesis 10:21,25
Unto Shem also, the father of all the children of Eber, the brother of Japheth the elder, even to him were children born…

Genesis 11:16,17
And Eber lived four and thirty years, and begat Peleg: …

Numbers 24:24
And ships shall come from the coast of Chittim, and shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber, and he also shall perish for ever.

Peleg.

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1 Chronicles 1
1. Adam's line to Noah.
5. The sons of Japheth.
8. The sons of Ham.
17. The sons of Shem.
24. Shem's line to Abraham.
29. Ishmael's sons.
32. The sons of Keturah.
34. The posterity of Abraham by Esau.
38. The sons of Seir.
43. The kings of Edom.
51. The dukes of Edom.














Two sons were born to Eber
This phrase introduces the lineage of Eber, a significant figure in the genealogies of the Bible. Eber is often associated with the term "Hebrew," which is derived from his name. The mention of "two sons" highlights the continuation of the Semitic line, which is crucial in the unfolding of God's plan for humanity. Eber's descendants are pivotal in the biblical narrative, as they lead to the formation of the Hebrew people, through whom God would reveal His covenant and ultimately bring forth the Messiah.

one was named Peleg
The name "Peleg" is significant because it is associated with a major event in biblical history. In Hebrew, "Peleg" means "division," which is directly referenced in the subsequent phrase. The naming of Peleg serves as a marker in the genealogical record, indicating a time of significant change or event. This reflects the biblical tradition of names carrying prophetic or descriptive meanings, often revealing God's purposes or the character of the individual.

because in his days the earth was divided
This phrase is often interpreted as referring to a significant geographical or social event. The "division" could be understood in several ways, including the division of languages at the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11) or a literal geological division, such as the separation of land masses. Theologically, this division signifies a moment of divine intervention in human history, where God actively shapes the course of nations and peoples. It underscores the theme of God's sovereignty over creation and history, orchestrating events according to His divine will.

and his brother was named Joktan
Joktan is the other son of Eber, and his lineage is also significant in the biblical narrative. The name "Joktan" is believed to mean "small" or "insignificant," which may reflect his role in the genealogical record compared to Peleg. However, Joktan's descendants are numerous and include many tribes and nations, emphasizing the biblical theme that God often works through what seems small or insignificant to accomplish His purposes. Joktan's lineage is detailed in the following verses, highlighting the spread and diversity of peoples that trace their origins back to Eber.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And two
שְׁנֵ֣י (šə·nê)
Number - mdc
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

sons
בָנִ֑ים (ḇā·nîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1121: A son

were born
יֻלַּ֖ד (yul·laḏ)
Verb - QalPass - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

to Eber:
וּלְעֵ֥בֶר (ū·lə·‘ê·ḇer)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5677: Eber -- 'region beyond', a descendant of Shem, also the name of several Israelites

One
הָאֶחָ֞ד (hā·’e·ḥāḏ)
Article | Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

was named
שֵׁ֣ם (šêm)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8034: A name

Peleg,
פֶּ֗לֶג (pe·leḡ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6389: Peleg -- a son of Eber

because
כִּ֤י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

in his days
בְיָמָיו֙ (ḇə·yā·māw)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

the earth
הָאָ֔רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

was divided,
נִפְלְגָ֣ה (nip̄·lə·ḡāh)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 6385: To split, divide

and his brother
אָחִ֖יו (’ā·ḥîw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 251: A brother, )

was named
וְשֵׁ֥ם (wə·šêm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8034: A name

Joktan.
יָקְטָֽן׃ (yā·qə·ṭān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3355: Joktan -- a descendant of Shem and ancestor of several Arabian tribes


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