To Eber were born two sons. The name of the one was Peleg, for in his days was the earth divided. His brother`s name was Joktan.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

21. אבר 'eber — “Eber, yonder side; verb: pa , cro .”

22. עילם 'eylām — “Elam.” עוּל ‛ûl

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided.—This may refer to the breaking up of the descendants of Shem into separate …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one was
Peleg
Bochart F11 th…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The descendants of Canaan were numerous, rich, and pleasantly situated; yet Canaan was under a divine curse, and not a curse without cause. Those w…

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