Genesis 11:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Eber lived after he begat Peleg four hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

After Eber had his son Peleg, he lived another 430 years and had more sons and daughters.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records that Eber continued living for centuries after having his son Peleg, during which time he had many more children.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of the genealogy from Noah's son Shem down to Abraham, showing the lineage through which God's covenant promises would flow. Eber is significant because he's considered the ancestor of the Hebrews (the name 'Hebrew' likely comes from 'Eber'). The extremely long lifespans recorded here reflect the ancient period between the flood and Abraham, when people lived much longer than they do today.

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