King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
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.
Complete Jewish Bible:
and to 'Ever were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg [division], because it was during his lifetime that the earth was divided; and his brother's name was Yoktan.
Berean Standard Bible:
Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.
American Standard Version:
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.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And unto Eber{H5677} were born{H3205} two{H8147} sons{H1121}: the name{H8034} of the one{H259} was Peleg{H6389}; because in his days{H3117} the earth{H776} was divided{H6385}: and his brother's{H251} name{H8034} was Joktan{H3355}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 10:21
- ¶ Unto Shem also, the father of all the children of Eber, the brother of Japheth the elder, even to him were [children] born.
Genesis 10:25
- And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one [was] Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother's name [was] Joktan.
Genesis 11:16
- And Eber lived four and thirty years, and begat Peleg:
Genesis 11:17
- And Eber lived after he begat Peleg four hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters.
Numbers 24:24
- And ships [shall come] from the coast of Chittim, and shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber, and he also shall perish for ever.
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 1:19
1 Chronicles 1:19 is a verse that appears within the genealogical tables found in the opening chapters of the book, which trace the lineage from Adam to the time of Israel's monarchy. The verse specifically mentions Eber, a descendant of Shem, who was one of Noah's sons. Eber's significance lies in his role as an ancestor of Abraham, the patriarch of the Israelite people.
The verse states that Eber had two sons, Peleg and Joktan. Peleg's name is explained as being derived from the event of the earth being divided in his days. This likely refers to a significant historical or mythological event, which some interpret as the dispersion of peoples across the earth after the Tower of Babel incident described in Genesis 11:1-9. The division of the earth could symbolize the diversification of languages and cultures, leading to the spread of humanity and the formation of different nations.
Joktan, Peleg's brother, is also mentioned, but the verse does not elaborate on his significance. Joktan's descendants are listed in Genesis 10:26-30 and 1 Chronicles 1:20-27, indicating that he too became the progenitor of a number of tribes or peoples.
In summary, 1 Chronicles 1:19 provides a snapshot of the post-Flood world, highlighting the genealogical line from which the Israelites trace their ancestry. It underscores the biblical theme of God's providential guidance over human history through the generations, and it points to the division of humanity into distinct groups, which is a pivotal event shaping the ethnic and linguistic diversity of the ancient world as depicted in the biblical narrative.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5677
There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵבֵר
Transliteration: ʻÊbêr
Pronunciation: ay'-ber
Description: the same as עֵבֶר; Eber, the name of two patriarchs and four Israelites; Eber, Heber. - Strong's Number: H3205
There are 403 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָלַד
Transliteration: yâlad
Pronunciation: yaw-lad'
Description: a primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage; bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). - Strong's Number: H8147
There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁנַיִם
Transliteration: shᵉnayim
Pronunciation: shen-ah'-yim
Description: dual of שֵׁנִי; feminine שְׁתַּיִם; two; also (as ordinal) twofold; both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H8034
There are 771 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׁם
Transliteration: shêm
Pronunciation: shame
Description: a primitive word (perhaps rather from through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare שָׁמַיִם); an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character; [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. - Strong's Number: H259
There are 801 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶחָד
Transliteration: ʼechâd
Pronunciation: ekh-awd'
Description: a numeral from אָחַד; properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first; a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, - Strong's Number: H6389
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פֶּלֶג
Transliteration: Peleg
Pronunciation: peh'-leg
Description: the same as פֶּלֶג; earthquake; Peleg, a son of Shem; Peleg. - Strong's Number: H3117
There are 1931 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹם
Transliteration: yôwm
Pronunciation: yome
Description: from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb); age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. - Strong's Number: H776
There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶץ
Transliteration: ʼerets
Pronunciation: eh'-rets
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. - Strong's Number: H6385
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּלַג
Transliteration: pâlag
Pronunciation: paw-lag'
Description: a primitive root; to split (literally or figuratively); divide. - Strong's Number: H251
There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָח
Transliteration: ʼâch
Pronunciation: awkh
Description: a primitive word; a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father)); another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. - Strong's Number: H3355
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יׇקְטָן
Transliteration: Yoqṭân
Pronunciation: yok-tawn'
Description: from קָטֹן; he will be made little; Joktan, an Arabian patriarch; Joktan.