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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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Peleg and the Great Division
Commentators explain that Peleg's name, which means 'division,' commemorates a pivotal event: 'in his days the earth was divided.' Most scholars connect this to the scattering of humanity after the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11), when languages were confused, forcing people to separate into different nations and territories.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
21. אבר 'eber — “Eber, yonder side; verb: pass, cross.”
22. עילם 'eylām — “Elam.” עוּל ‛ûl<…
19th Century
Anglican
Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided.—This may refer to the breaking up of the descendants of Shem into separate …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg Bochart F11 th…
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