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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: 207</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/num/207.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/11-21.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/num/207.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > 207</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/num/205.htm" title="205">◄</a> 207 <a href="/topical/num/209.htm" title="209">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Verse:</b> <br><a href="/genesis/11-21.htm">Genesis 11:21</a> · "And after he had become the father of Reu, Peleg lived 209 years and had other sons and daughters."<br><br><b>Context and Background:</b> <br><a href="/genesis/11-21.htm">Genesis 11:21</a> is part of the genealogical record found in <a href="/bsb/genesis/11.htm">Genesis 11</a>, which traces the descendants of Shem, one of Noah's sons, following the Great Flood. This chapter serves as a bridge between the post-diluvian world and the call of Abram (later Abraham), setting the stage for the unfolding of God's covenantal relationship with humanity through the line of Shem.<br><br><b>Peleg:</b> <br>Peleg is a significant figure in the genealogical line leading to Abraham. His name, meaning "division" in Hebrew, is traditionally associated with the division of the earth, as mentioned in <a href="/genesis/10-25.htm">Genesis 10:25</a>, "In his days the earth was divided." This division is often interpreted as a reference to the scattering of peoples and languages at the Tower of Babel, which is recounted earlier in <a href="/bsb/genesis/11.htm">Genesis 11</a>.<br><br><b>Genealogical Significance:</b> <br>The genealogy in <a href="/bsb/genesis/11.htm">Genesis 11</a> highlights the continuity of God's plan through specific lineages. Peleg's mention underscores the importance of maintaining a record of the faithful line through which God would eventually bring forth the nation of Israel and, ultimately, the Messiah. The longevity of Peleg, living 209 years after the birth of Reu, reflects the gradual decline in human lifespans post-Flood, a theme observed throughout the genealogies in Genesis.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b> <br>This verse, while brief, contributes to the overarching narrative of God's sovereignty and faithfulness. It emphasizes the divine orchestration of history, where each generation plays a role in the unfolding of God's redemptive plan. The genealogies serve as a testament to God's enduring promise to bless all nations through Abraham's seed, a promise fulfilled in the New Testament through Jesus Christ.<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Insights:</b> <br>The genealogical records in Genesis are crucial for understanding the historical and cultural context of the ancient Near East. They provide insights into the familial structures, naming conventions, and the significance of lineage in ancient societies. The mention of "other sons and daughters" indicates the broader family networks that existed, even though the biblical narrative focuses on specific individuals who are pivotal to God's plan.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br><a href="/genesis/11-21.htm">Genesis 11:21</a>, while a simple genealogical note, is a vital link in the biblical narrative. It connects the post-Flood world to the patriarchal era, highlighting the continuity of God's covenantal promises. Peleg's life and lineage remind readers of the divine purpose woven through human history, pointing ultimately to the fulfillment of God's promises in Christ.<a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">207 (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/11-21.htm">Genesis 11:21</a></span><br />Reu lived two hundred seven years after he became the father of Serug, and became the father of sons and daughters.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/num/207.htm"><span class="l"><b>207</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>207</b> (1 Occurrence). Genesis 11:21 Reu lived two<br> hundred seven years after he became the father of Serug <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/num/207.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/song.htm"><span class="l">Song (<b>207</b> Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Song (<b>207</b> Occurrences). Matthew 26:30 And after a song<br> of praise to God, they went out to the Mountain of Olives. (BBE). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/song.htm - 78k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm"><span class="l">Paul (<b>207</b> Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> BOATS. PAUL, VOYAGE AND SHIPWRECK OF. See PAUL, THE APOSTLE, V, 9; PHOENIX.<br> Multi-Version Concordance Paul (<b>207</b> Occurrences). Acts <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/paul.htm - 101k</font><p><a href="/topical/num/209.htm"><span class="l">209 (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/num/209.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/num/205.htm"><span class="l">205 (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/num/205.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zerah.htm"><span class="l">Zerah (22 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> was regarded as "apocryphal": "If the incredibilities are deducted nothing at all<br> is left" (Wellhausen, Prolegomena to the History of Israel, <b>207</b>, 208); but <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zerah.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kenath.htm"><span class="l">Kenath (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> of the Chauran. The identification has been rejected by Socin (Baedeker,<br> Pal3, <b>207</b>), but his reasons are not given. Moore (Judges <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kenath.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/uphaz.htm"><span class="l">Uphaz (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 6). That of Uphaz, which is so called from the place from which it comes, resembles<br> "flashes of fire fed with pitch" (M. Schwab, The Talmud of Jerusalem, V, <b>207</b><b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/uphaz.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/demon.htm"><span class="l">Demon (26 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> According to Driver (HDB, I, <b>207</b>), this item in the Levitical ritual "was intended<br> as a symbolical declaration that the land and the people are now purged from <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/demon.htm - 32k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/613-commandments.html">What are the 613 commandments in the Old Testament Law? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Solomon-first-temple.html">What was Solomon's temple / the first temple? 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