KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Eber had two sons: one was named Peleg, because during his lifetime the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse tells us that Peleg got his name because something significant happened to divide the earth during his lifetime, while also mentioning his brother Joktan.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy traces the descendants of Noah after the flood, specifically through his son Shem. The 'division of the earth' likely refers to the scattering of peoples at the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11) or possibly the separation of continents. Ancient Hebrew genealogies often included meaningful names that reflected important events or characteristics of their times.
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