1 Chronicles 1:25
New International Version
Eber, Peleg, Reu,

New Living Translation
Eber, Peleg, Reu,

English Standard Version
Eber, Peleg, Reu;

Berean Standard Bible
Eber, Peleg, Reu,

King James Bible
Eber, Peleg, Reu,

New King James Version
Eber, Peleg, Reu,

New American Standard Bible
Eber, Peleg, Reu,

NASB 1995
Eber, Peleg, Reu,

NASB 1977
Eber, Peleg, Reu,

Legacy Standard Bible
Eber, Peleg, Reu,

Amplified Bible
Eber, Peleg, Reu,

Christian Standard Bible
Eber, Peleg, Reu,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Eber, Peleg, Reu,

American Standard Version
Eber, Peleg, Reu,

English Revised Version
Eber, Peleg, Reu;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Eber, Peleg, Reu,

Good News Translation
Eber, Peleg, Reu,

International Standard Version
who fathered Eber, who fathered Peleg, who fathered Reu,

Majority Standard Bible
Eber, Peleg, Reu,

NET Bible
Eber, Peleg, Reu,

New Heart English Bible
Eber, Peleg, Reu,

Webster's Bible Translation
Eber, Peleg, Reu,

World English Bible
Eber, Peleg, Reu,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Eber, Peleg, Reu,

Young's Literal Translation
Eber, Peleg, Reu,

Smith's Literal Translation
Eber, Peleg, Reu.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Heber, Phaleg, Ragau,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Eber, Peleg, Reu,

New American Bible
Eber, Peleg, Reu,

New Revised Standard Version
Eber, Peleg, Reu;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Eber, Peleg, Reu,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Eber, Palag, Aru.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Eber, Peleg, Reu;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Eber, Pheleg, Ragan,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
From Adam to Abraham
24So from Shem came Arphaxad, Shelah, 25Eber, Peleg, Reu, 26Serug, Nahor, Terah,…

Cross References
Genesis 11:10-26
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. / When Arphaxad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah. ...

Genesis 10:21-25
And sons were also born to Shem, the older brother of Japheth; Shem was the forefather of all the sons of Eber. / The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. / The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash. ...

Luke 3:34-36
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor, / 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 5:32
After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Genesis 9:18-19
The sons of Noah who came out of the ark were Shem, Ham, and Japheth. And Ham was the father of Canaan. / These three were the sons of Noah, and from them the whole earth was populated.

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 10:1-32
This is the account of Noah’s sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, who also had sons after the flood. / The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. / The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. ...

Acts 17:26
From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands.

Genesis 5:1-32
This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, He made him in His own likeness. / Male and female He created them, and He blessed them. And in the day they were created, He called them “man.” / When Adam was 130 years old, he had a son in his own likeness, after his own image; and he named him Seth. ...

Romans 5:12-14
Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned. / For sin was in the world before the law was given; but sin is not taken into account when there is no law. / Nevertheless, death reigned from Adam until Moses, even over those who did not sin in the way that Adam transgressed. He is a pattern of the One to come.

Genesis 9:1
And God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth.

Genesis 11:27
This is the account of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. And Haran became the father of Lot.

Genesis 9:28-29
After the flood, Noah lived 350 years. / So Noah lived a total of 950 years, and then he died.

Genesis 11:32
Terah lived 205 years, and he died in Haran.

Genesis 12:1-3
Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. / I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”


Treasury of Scripture

Eber, Peleg, Reu,

Eber.

Luke 3:35
Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the son of Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala,

Heber.

Luke 3:35
Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the son of Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala,

Phalec.

Luke 3:35
Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the son of Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala,

Ragau.

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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.














Eber, Peleg, Reu
Eber
The name "Eber" is significant in the genealogical records of the Bible, as it is from this name that the term "Hebrew" is derived. In Hebrew, "Eber" (עֵבֶר) can mean "the other side" or "beyond," which may refer to the crossing of the Euphrates River by Abraham and his descendants, symbolizing a transition from one land to another. Eber is a key figure in the lineage leading to Abraham, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenantal promises through specific family lines. Historically, Eber is seen as a patriarchal figure, representing the early Semitic peoples who would eventually become the Israelites. His mention in 1 Chronicles 1:25 underscores the importance of maintaining a record of God's chosen people and their origins.

Peleg
The name "Peleg" (פֶּלֶג) is intriguing because it is associated with a significant event in biblical history. The name itself means "division," and Genesis 10:25 notes that "in his days the earth was divided." This has been interpreted by some scholars to refer to the division of languages at the Tower of Babel, a pivotal moment when humanity was scattered across the earth. Peleg's inclusion in the genealogical record serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty over human history and His ability to direct the course of nations. Theologically, Peleg's era marks a transition in the biblical narrative, from a unified humanity to a diverse tapestry of cultures and languages, all under God's providential care.

Reu
The name "Reu" (רְעוּ) means "friend" or "shepherd," and he is listed as a descendant of Peleg. Reu's place in the genealogy highlights the continuation of the line that would eventually lead to Abraham, the father of the Israelite nation. In the broader scriptural context, genealogies like this one in 1 Chronicles serve to trace the unfolding of God's redemptive plan through specific individuals and families. Reu's mention, though brief, is a testament to the faithfulness of God in preserving His people and His promises through generations. Historically, Reu represents the ongoing journey of the Semitic tribes as they moved and settled in various regions, contributing to the rich tapestry of biblical history.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Eber,
עֵ֥בֶר (‘ê·ḇer)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5677: Eber -- 'region beyond', a descendant of Shem, also the name of several Israelites

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

Reu,
רְעֽוּ׃ (rə·‘ū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7466: Reu -- son of Peleg


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