And Shem, Japheth’s elder brother, also had sons. Shem was the father of all the sons of Eber.
1 Chronicles 1:19 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Two sons were born to Eber. One of them was named Peleg because the earth was divided during his lifetime, and the name of his brother was Joktan. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition To Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg, because in his days [the population of] the earth was divided [according to its languages], and his brother's name was Joktan. American Standard Version (1901) 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. Common English Bible Two sons were born to Eber: one was named Peleg, because in his days the land was divided; and his brother’s name was Joktan. Catholic Public Domain Version And to Eber were born two sons. The name of one was Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided. And the name of his brother was Joktan. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And to Heber were born two sons. The name of the one was Phaleg, because in his days the earth was divided; and the name of his brother was Jectan. |
And Shem, Japheth’s elder brother, also had sons. Shem was the father of all the sons of Eber.
Eber had two sons. One was named Peleg, for during his days the earth was divided; his brother was named Joktan.
Ships will come from the coast of Kittim; they will carry out raids against Asshur and Eber, but they too will come to destruction.