Peleg
malePatriarchalMeaning: “Division”
A son of Eber in the line of Shem, named because "in his days was the earth divided" — often connected with the dispersion of nations at Babel.
Biography
Peleg was a son of Eber in the line of Shem, given a name that means "division," "for in his days was the earth divided" (Genesis 10:25). Many readers connect this with the scattering of the nations and the confusion of languages at the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11). He fathered Reu and stands in the genealogy leading to Abraham and, ultimately, to Christ (Luke 3:35).
Life Timeline
Born; "in his days was the earth divided"
On the Bible timeline
Peleg belongs to the Creation & the Early World era (Beginning – c. 2100 BC).
- c. 2400 BC (traditional)The Flood
- c. 2200 BCThe Tower of Babel
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Themes & lessons from Peleg
Biblical themes that run through the passages where Peleg appears.
People they appear with
Scripture Appearances
5 verses in 1 bookGenesis5 verses
Genesis 10:25
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. Peleg: that is Division
Genesis 11:16
And Eber lived four and thirty years, and begat Peleg: Peleg: Gr. Phalec
Genesis 11:17
And Eber lived after he begat Peleg four hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters.
Genesis 11:18
And Peleg lived thirty years, and begat Reu:
Genesis 11:19
And Peleg lived after he begat Reu two hundred and nine years, and begat sons and daughters.
Frequently asked about Peleg
Who was Peleg in the Bible?
A son of Eber in the line of Shem, named because "in his days was the earth divided" — often connected with the dispersion of nations at Babel.
What does the name Peleg mean?
The name Peleg means “Division”.
Who were Peleg's parents?
Peleg was the child of Eber.
Where does Peleg appear in the Bible?
Peleg is mentioned 5 times across 1 book: Genesis.
What can we learn from Peleg?
The story of Peleg touches on themes of peleg, shem, genealogy, hebrew — explore each to study the lessons drawn from Peleg's life.
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