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The first was named Peleg (which means “division”), for during his lifetime the people of the world were divided into different language groups. His brother’s name was Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />To Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg (for in his days the earth was divided), and his brother’s name was Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of the one <i>was</i> Peleg; because in his days the earth was divided: and his brother's name <i>was</i> Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />To Eber were born two sons: the name of one <i>was</i> Peleg, for in his days the earth was divided; and his brother’s name <i>was</i> Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Two sons were born to Eber: the name of the one was Peleg, for in his days the earth was divided; and his brother’s name was Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Two sons were born to Eber, the name of the one was Peleg, for in his days the earth was divided, and his brother&#8217s name was Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And two sons were born to Eber, the name of the one was Peleg, for in his days the earth was divided, and his brother’s name was Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Two sons were born to Eber, the name of the one was Peleg, for in his days the earth was divided, and his brother’s name was Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />To Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg, because in his days [the population of] the earth was divided [according to its languages], and his brother’s name was Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Two sons were born to Eber. One of them was named Peleg because the earth was divided during his lifetime, and the name of his brother was Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Two sons were born to Eber. One of them was named Peleg because the earth was divided during his lifetime, and the name of his brother was Joktan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg; for in his days the earth was divided; and his brother's name was Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Eber named his first son Peleg, because in his time the earth was divided into tribal regions. Eber's second son was Joktan, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg; for in his days the earth was divided; and his brother's name was Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Two sons were born to Eber. The name of the one was Peleg [Division], because in his day the earth was divided. His brother's name was Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Eber had two sons; one was named Peleg, because during his time the people of the world were divided, and the other was named Joktan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Eber fathered two sons. The name of the one was Peleg (because the earth was divided during his lifetime) and his brother was named Joktan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Two sons were born to Eber: the first was named Peleg, for during his lifetime the earth was divided; his brother's name was Joktan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />To Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg; for in his days the earth was divided; and his brother's name was Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And to Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg; because in his days the earth was divided: and his brother's name was Joktan.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />To Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg, for in his days the earth was divided; and his brother’s name was Joktan. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And two sons have been born to Eber, the name of the first [is] Peleg, for in his days the earth has been divided, and the name of his brother is Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And to Eber have been born two sons, the name of the one is Peleg, for in his days hath the land been divided, and the name of his brother is Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And to Eber being born two sons: the name of the one Peleg, for in his days was the earth divided: and the name of the brother Joktan.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And to Heber were born two sons, the name of the one was Phaleg, because In his days the earth was divided; and the name of his brother was Jectan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And to Eber were born two sons. The name of one was Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided. And the name of his brother was Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Two sons were born to Eber; the first was named Peleg (for in his time the world was divided), and his brother was named Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />To Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg (for in his days the earth was divided), and the name of his brother Joktan.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And to Eber were born two sons; the name of the one was Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother's name was Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And to Abar were born two sons his name of one Palag because in his days was divided the Earth and the name of his brother Yaqtan.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg; for in his days the earth was divided; and his brother's name was Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/1-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=99" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">From Adam to Abraham</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">18</span>Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·nê (Number-mdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">Two</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇā·nîm (N-mp) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: yul·laḏ (V-QalPass-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">were born</a> <a href="/hebrew/5677.htm" title="5677: ū·lə·‘ê·ḇer (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The same as eber; Eber, the name of two patriarchs and four Israelites.">to Eber:</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: hā·’e·ḥāḏ (Art:: Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">One</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šêm (N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">was named</a> <a href="/hebrew/6389.htm" title="6389: pe·leḡ (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Eber. The same as peleg; earthquake; Peleg, a son of Shem.">Peleg,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: ḇə·yā·māw (Prep-b:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">in his days</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the earth</a> <a href="/hebrew/6385.htm" title="6385: nip̄·lə·ḡāh (V-Nifal-Perf-3fs) -- To split, divide. A primitive root; to split.">was divided,</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ā·ḥîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">and his brother</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: wə·šêm (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">was named</a> <a href="/hebrew/3355.htm" title="3355: yā·qə·ṭān (N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Shem and ancestor of several Arabian tribes. From qaton; he will be made little; Joktan, an Arabian patriarch.">Joktan.</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/10-25.htm">Genesis 10:25</a></span><br />Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-16.htm">Genesis 11:16-19</a></span><br />When Eber was 34 years old, he became the father of Peleg. / And after he had become the father of Peleg, Eber lived 430 years and had other sons and daughters. / When Peleg was 30 years old, he became the father of Reu. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-35.htm">Luke 3:35-36</a></span><br />the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, / the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/10-32.htm">Genesis 10:32</a></span><br />All these are the clans of Noah’s sons, according to their generations and nations. From these the nations of the earth spread out after the flood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-1.htm">Genesis 11:1-9</a></span><br />Now the whole world had one language and a common form of speech. / And as people journeyed eastward, they found a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there. / And they said to one another, “Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly.” So they used brick instead of stone, and tar instead of mortar. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/10-5.htm">Genesis 10:5</a></span><br />From these, the maritime peoples separated into their territories, according to their languages, by clans within their nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/10-21.htm">Genesis 10:21</a></span><br />And sons were also born to Shem, the older brother of Japheth; Shem was the forefather of all the sons of Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/10-31.htm">Genesis 10:31</a></span><br />These are the sons of Shem, according to their clans, languages, lands, and nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-10.htm">Genesis 11:10-11</a></span><br />This is the account of Shem. Two years after the flood, when Shem was 100 years old, he became the father of Arphaxad. / And after he had become the father of Arphaxad, Shem lived 500 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-12.htm">Genesis 11:12-13</a></span><br />When Arphaxad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah. / And after he had become the father of Shelah, Arphaxad lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-14.htm">Genesis 11:14-15</a></span><br />When Shelah was 30 years old, he became the father of Eber. / And after he had become the father of Eber, Shelah lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-20.htm">Genesis 11:20-21</a></span><br />When Reu was 32 years old, he became the father of Serug. / And after he had become the father of Serug, Reu lived 207 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-22.htm">Genesis 11:22-23</a></span><br />When Serug was 30 years old, he became the father of Nahor. / And after he had become the father of Nahor, Serug lived 200 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-24.htm">Genesis 11:24-25</a></span><br />When Nahor was 29 years old, he became the father of Terah. / And after he had become the father of Terah, Nahor lived 119 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-26.htm">Genesis 11:26-27</a></span><br />When Terah was 70 years old, he became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. / This is the account of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. And Haran became the father of Lot.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And to Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg; because in his days the earth was divided: and his brother's name was Joktan.</p><p class="hdg">Eber.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/10-21.htm">Genesis 10:21,25</a></b></br> Unto Shem also, the father of all the children of Eber, the brother of Japheth the elder, even to him were <i>children</i> born… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/11-16.htm">Genesis 11:16,17</a></b></br> And Eber lived four and thirty years, and begat Peleg: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/24-24.htm">Numbers 24:24</a></b></br> And ships <i>shall come</i> from the coast of Chittim, and shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber, and he also shall perish for ever.</p><p class="hdg">Peleg.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/1-13.htm">Born</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-15.htm">Brother's</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-14.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-21.htm">Division</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-10.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-18.htm">Eber</a> <a href="/genesis/10-29.htm">Joktan</a> <a href="/genesis/11-19.htm">Peleg</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-10.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/1-32.htm">Born</a> <a href="/job/1-13.htm">Brother's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-6.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">Division</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-14.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-25.htm">Eber</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-20.htm">Joktan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-25.htm">Peleg</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-17.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-1.htm">Adam's line to Noah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-5.htm">The sons of Japheth.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-8.htm">The sons of Ham.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-17.htm">The sons of Shem.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-24.htm">Shem's line to Abraham.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-29.htm">Ishmael's sons.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-32.htm">The sons of Keturah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-34.htm">The posterity of Abraham by Esau.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-38.htm">The sons of Seir.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-43.htm">The kings of Edom.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">51. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-51.htm">The dukes of Edom.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Two sons were born to Eber:</b><br>Eber is a significant figure in the genealogies of Genesis and Chronicles, often associated with the origin of the term "Hebrew." His lineage is crucial as it connects to the line of Shem, one of Noah's sons, and ultimately to Abraham, the patriarch of Israel. The mention of Eber's sons highlights the continuation of the Semitic line, which is central to the biblical narrative.<p><b>One was named Peleg:</b><br>The name Peleg means "division" or "split," which is significant in the context of the biblical narrative. Peleg's name is a direct reference to a major event during his lifetime, which is further explained in the following phrase. This naming convention reflects the ancient practice of naming children after significant events or characteristics.<p><b>because in his days the earth was divided:</b><br>This phrase is often interpreted as referring to the division of the peoples and languages at the Tower of Babel, as described in <a href="/genesis/11.htm">Genesis 11</a>. The division could also imply a geographical or political separation. The event marks a pivotal moment in human history, where God intervened to scatter humanity across the earth, leading to the formation of different nations and cultures.<p><b>and his brother was named Joktan:</b><br>Joktan is the ancestor of several Arabian tribes, as listed in <a href="/genesis/10.htm">Genesis 10</a>. His descendants are associated with the regions in the southern Arabian Peninsula. The mention of Joktan alongside Peleg emphasizes the branching out of human families and the spread of different peoples across the earth. This genealogical detail underscores the diversity and expansion of humanity post-flood.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/peleg.htm">Peleg</a></b><br>A descendant of Shem, Peleg is noted for the division of the earth during his lifetime. His name means "division," which is significant in understanding the historical and genealogical context of this passage.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/joktan.htm">Joktan</a></b><br>Peleg's brother, Joktan is also a descendant of Shem. He is the progenitor of several tribes in the Arabian Peninsula, as listed in the genealogies of Genesis and Chronicles.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_division_of_the_earth.htm">The Division of the Earth</a></b><br>This event is often interpreted as a reference to the division of languages and peoples at the Tower of Babel, as described in <a href="/bsb/genesis/11.htm">Genesis 11</a>. It marks a significant moment in biblical history where humanity was scattered across the earth.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_sovereignty.htm">Understanding God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The division of the earth during Peleg's time highlights God's control over human history. Just as He scattered the nations, He continues to guide the course of history today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogies.htm">The Importance of Genealogies</a></b><br>Genealogies in the Bible, such as those in 1 Chronicles, serve to connect us to God's overarching plan. They remind us of our place in God's account and the continuity of His promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_diversity_in_god's_plan.htm">Unity and Diversity in God's Plan</a></b><br>While the division of the earth led to the scattering of peoples, it also set the stage for the diversity of nations. This diversity is part of God's design, and believers are called to unity in Christ despite cultural differences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/lessons_from_the_past.htm">Lessons from the Past</a></b><br>Reflecting on events like the division in Peleg's time can teach us about the consequences of human pride and disobedience, as seen in the Tower of Babel account.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_peleg's_'division'_imply_a_global_event.htm">In 1 Chronicles 1:19, does the mention of “division” in Peleg’s time imply a global geological event that contradicts modern science?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_'earth_divided'_in_peleg's_time.htm">What does "Earth divided in Peleg's days" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_elhanan_kill_goliath's_brother.htm">1 Chronicles 20:5: Why does this text say Elhanan killed Goliath's brother, whereas 2 Samuel 21:19 seems to conflict about who killed Goliath?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_archaeology_support_1_chronicles_19.htm">Can archaeological evidence substantiate the extensive alliances and conflicts described in 1 Chronicles 19, or is there a lack of supporting records?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/1-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And two</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(šə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - mdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בָנִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḇā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were born</span><br /><span class="heb">יֻלַּ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(yul·laḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - QalPass - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Eber:</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְעֵ֥בֶר</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·‘ê·ḇer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5677.htm">Strong's 5677: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eber -- 'region beyond', a descendant of Shem, also the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">One</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֶחָ֞ד</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was named</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׁ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(šêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Peleg,</span><br /><span class="heb">פֶּ֗לֶג</span> <span class="translit">(pe·leḡ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6389.htm">Strong's 6389: </a> </span><span class="str2">Peleg -- a son of Eber</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in his days</span><br /><span class="heb">בְיָמָיו֙</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·yā·māw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the earth</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָ֔רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was divided,</span><br /><span class="heb">נִפְלְגָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(nip̄·lə·ḡāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6385.htm">Strong's 6385: </a> </span><span class="str2">To split, divide</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his brother</span><br /><span class="heb">אָחִ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḥîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was named</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשֵׁ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Joktan.</span><br /><span class="heb">יָקְטָֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(yā·qə·ṭān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3355.htm">Strong's 3355: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joktan -- a descendant of Shem and ancestor of several Arabian tribes</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/1-19.htm">1 Chronicles 1:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/1-19.htm">1 Chronicles 1:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/1-19.htm">1 Chronicles 1:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/1-19.htm">1 Chronicles 1:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/1-19.htm">1 Chronicles 1:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/1-19.htm">1 Chronicles 1:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/1-19.htm">1 Chronicles 1:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/1-19.htm">1 Chronicles 1:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/1-19.htm">1 Chronicles 1:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/1-19.htm">1 Chronicles 1:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/1-19.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 1:19 To Eber were born two sons: (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 1:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 1:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 1:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 1:20" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>