Translations
Modern
Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.
Traditional
And unto 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.
Literal
And to Eber were born two sons. The name of one was Peleg, for in his days the earth was divided, and the name of his brother was Joktan.
Latin
Porro Heber nati sunt duo filii: nomen uni Phaleg, quia in diebus ejus divisa est terra; et nomen fratris ejus Jectan.
Original
Hebrew
English
Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.
Notes
The record of Noah’s descendants shows Abraham’s place in history. The ethnic background of the seventy nations gives context to Israel’s history (compare Genesis 10).
The Chronicler starts by showing Israel's place among the nations. He traces their ancestry from Adam to Jacob, using information from Genesis.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Eber: Ancestor of Abraham; father of Peleg and Joktan Joktan: Son of Eber and ancestor of Arabian tribes Peleg: Descendant of Shem, ancestor of Abraham
Glossary
Arphaxad Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Eber Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Joktan Peleg Shem Zemarites
Topics
Eber: The Probable Founder of the Hebrew Race Genealogy: To Abraham Joktan: Son of Eber Peleg: Son of Eber Shem: Descendants of