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.
Eber had two sons: one was named Peleg, because during his lifetime the earth was divided; and his brother was named Joktan.
This verse tells us that Eber had two sons, and during Peleg's lifetime, something significant happened that divided the earth.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Chapter 10 is known as the Table of Nations, which lists the descendants of Noah's sons after the Great Flood and shows how various people groups spread across the earth. Eber, a descendant of Shem, had two sons, one named Peleg, meaning "division," because the earth was divided during his lifetime, likely referring to the scattering of people after the Tower of Babel. This genealogy highlights the early diversification of humanity as part of God's plan in history.
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