1 Chronicles 1:19

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 1:19 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “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.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

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.
1 Chronicles 1:19 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
19And 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.

What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Peleg--(See on Gen 10:25).”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Divided - In their languages and habitations. 1 Chronicles 1:24”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Eber: Gen 10:21, Gen 10:25, Gen 11:16, Gen 11:17; Num 24:24 Peleg: that is, Division 1 Chronicles 1:20”
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