Bible Verses About "Who Was Peleg in the Bible"
Peleg was a descendant of Shem in whose days the earth was divided, traditionally associated with the dispersion of nations after the Tower of Babel.
Peleg was a descendant of Shem in whose days the earth was divided, traditionally associated with the dispersion of nations after the Tower of Babel.
"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." — Genesis 10:25 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was Peleg in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"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."
"And Eber lived four and thirty years, and begat Peleg: And Eber lived after he begat Peleg four hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters. And Peleg lived thirty years, and begat Reu: And Peleg lived after he begat Reu two hundred and nine years, and begat sons and daughters."
"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."
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