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Genesis 11:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And Eber lived four and thirty years, and begat Peleg:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When Eber was thirty-four years old, he became the father of Peleg.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

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

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Genesis, chapter 11, we find a genealogy tracing the descendants of Shem, one of Noah's sons, after the Great Flood, as part of God's unfolding plan for humanity. This verse specifically notes that Eber lived 34 years before fathering Peleg, who becomes an important link in the line leading to Abraham. These genealogies served to preserve family histories and demonstrate God's faithfulness in maintaining His promises through generations.

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