Genesis 11:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Salah lived thirty years, and begat Eber:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When Salah was thirty years old, he became the father of Eber.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records that Salah had his son Eber when he was thirty years old, continuing the family line from Noah to Abraham.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of the genealogy tracing the descendants of Shem, one of Noah's sons, after the great flood. These genealogical records were crucial for ancient peoples to establish family lineage, inheritance rights, and tribal identity. This particular lineage leads directly to Abraham, showing God's providence in preserving the line through which He would eventually bless all nations.

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