KJV ORIGINAL
And Eber lived four and thirty years, and begat Peleg:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ 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
This verse is part of the genealogy following the flood, tracing the descendants of Shem (one of Noah's sons) down through the generations. Eber is particularly significant because the Hebrews (including Abraham and the Israelites) are believed to be named after him. Peleg's name means 'division,' and according to Genesis 10:25, it was during his lifetime that the earth was divided, likely referring to the scattering of peoples after the Tower of Babel incident.
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