Peleg, or the Division of the People
Genesis 10:25
And to Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother's name was Joktan.


I. WHEN IT TOOK PLACE. In the fourth generation after the Flood.

II. How IT WAS EFFECTED.

1. By the Divine interposition.

2. By the confusion of tongues.

III. FOR WHAT IT WAS DESIGNED.

1. To punish sin.

2. To separate the Church.

3. To occupy the earth.

IV. BY WHAT IT WAS REMEMBERED. The naming of Eber's son. Learn -

1. To read well the signs of the times.

2. To understand well the cause of God's judgments.

3. To remember well the gift of God's mercies. - W.



Parallel Verses
KJV: And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother's name was Joktan.

WEB: To 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.




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