Genesis 11:19 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Peleg lived after he begat Reu two hundred and nine years, and begat sons and daughters.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

After Peleg had his son Reu, he lived for another 209 years and had more sons and daughters.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records that Peleg lived a long life after having his son Reu, continuing to have more children during those many years.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of the genealogy following Noah's flood, showing how humanity spread and multiplied through different family lines. Peleg lived during a time when people had much longer lifespans than we see today. His name actually means 'division,' and some scholars believe he lived during the time when the earth's peoples were divided at the Tower of Babel.

←

PreviousGenesis 11:18

NextGenesis 11:20

→

Explore Similar Verses

Ezekiel 22:11

One person is sleeping with his neighbor's wife, another is taking advantage of his daughter-in-law, and someone else is assaulting his own sister.

Job 1:18

While he was still speaking, another messenger came and said, 'Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine at their oldest brother's house:'

Genesis 5:4

After Adam had his son Seth, he lived for another 800 years, and during that time he had more sons and daughters.

Ask the AI Assistant

Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.

Share or Save

📚 Historical Context

Explore Similar Verses

Ask the AI Assistant

Translation & Methodology Sources