19 And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg; [1] because in his days the earth was divided: and his brother's name was Joktan.

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 1:19

New International Version

19 Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg,"Peleg" means "division." because in his time the earth was divided; his brother was named Joktan.

English Standard Version

19 To Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was PelegPeleg means division (for in his days the earth was divided), and his brother's name was Joktan.

The Message

19 Eber had two sons: Peleg (Division) because in his time the earth was divided up; his brother was Joktan.

New King James Version

19 To Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg, Literally Division for in his days the earth was divided; and his brother's name was Joktan.

New Living Translation

19 Eber had two sons. The first was named Peleg (which means "division"), for during his lifetime the people of the world were divided into different language groups. His brother's name was Joktan.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:19

Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:1-27

(Read 1 Chronicles 1:1-27)

This chapter, and many that follow, repeat the genealogies, or lists of fathers and children in the Bible history, and put them together, with many added. When compared with other places, there are some differences found; yet we must not therefore stumble at the word, but bless God that the things necessary to salvation are plain enough. The original of the Jewish nation is here traced from the first man that God created, and is thereby distinguished from the obscure, fabulous, and absurd origins assigned to other nations. But the nations now are all so mingled with one another, that no one nation, nor the greatest part of any, is descended entirely from any of one nation, nor the greatest part of any, is descended entirely from any of these fountains. Only this we are sure of, that God has created of one blood all nations of men; they are all descended from one Adam, one Noah. Have we not all one father? Has not one God created us? Malachi 2:10.