1 Chronicles 1:25

From Adam to Abraham · 1 Chronicles 1:1–27
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Translations

Modern
Eber, Peleg, Reu,
Traditional
Eber, Peleg, Reu,
Literal
Eber, Peleg, Reu,
Latin
Heber, Phaleg, Ragau,

Original

Hebrew
English
Eber, Peleg, Reu,

Notes

The summary of Shem’s descendants concludes with Abraham (see Genesis 11:10–26).

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

Ancestors of Jesus

Parallels

Genesis 5:1–32 Genesis 10:1–32 Genesis 11:10–26

People

Eber: Ancestor of Abraham; father of Peleg and Joktan Peleg: Descendant of Shem, ancestor of Abraham Reu: Son of Peleg, ancestor of Abraham

Glossary

Arphaxad Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Eber Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Peleg Reu Shem Zemarites

Topics

Eber: The Probable Founder of the Hebrew Race Genealogy: To Abraham Peleg: Son of Eber Ragau: Son of Peleg and an Ancestor of Jesus Reu: Son of Peleg and an Ancestor of Abraham Shem: Descendants of