KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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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 Eber had two sons, and during Peleg's lifetime, something significant happened that divided the earth.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the Table of Nations in Genesis, which traces the descendants of Noah's sons after the flood. The 'division of the earth' likely refers either to the scattering of peoples at the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11) or to continental drift and geographical changes. Peleg's name literally means 'division' in Hebrew, marking this as a significant moment in early human history.
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