Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his time the earth was divided; his brother was named Joktan.
Sons were also born to Shem, whose older brother was Japheth; Shem was the ancestor of all the sons of Eber.
Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah the father of Eber.
Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
Ships will come from the shores of Cyprus; they will subdue Ashur and Eber, but they too will come to ruin.”