Sons were also born to Shem, who was Japheth’s older brother and the father of all the sons of Eber.
Genesis 10:25 - Tree of Life Version Two sons were born to Eber. The name of the first was Peleg—because in his days the land was divided—and his brother’s name was Joktan. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition To Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg [division], because [the inhabitants of] the earth were divided up in his days; 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 was the earth divided; and his brother’s name was Joktan. Common English Bible To Eber were born two sons: The first was named Peleg, because during his lifetime the earth was divided. His brother’s name was Joktan. Catholic Public Domain Version And to Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg, for in his days the earth became divided, and his brother's name 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 his brother's name Jectan. |
Sons were also born to Shem, who was Japheth’s older brother and the father of all the sons of Eber.
These are the families of the sons of Noah according to their genealogies in their nations, and from these the nations were dispersed on the earth after the flood.
From these the coastlands of the nations spread out in their lands, each one according to his language, according to their families, into their nations.
To 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.
to whom alone the land was given, when no foreigner passed among them:
From one He made every nation of men to live on the face of the earth, having set appointed times and the boundaries of their territory.
When Elyon gave nations their heritage, when He separated the sons of man, He set boundaries for the people by the number of Bnei-Yisrael.