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24 Arpachshad became the father of Shelah, and Shelah became the father of Eber. 25 To Eber two sons were born: the name of the first was Peleg, for in his time the world was divided;[a] and the name of his brother was Joktan.

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  1. 10:25 In the Hebrew text there is a play on the name Peleg and the word niplega, “was divided.”

24 Arphaxad was the father of[a] Shelah,

and Shelah the father of Eber.(A)

25 Two sons were born to Eber:

One was named Peleg,[b] because in his time the earth was divided; his brother was named Joktan.

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  1. Genesis 10:24 Hebrew; Septuagint father of Cainan, and Cainan was the father of
  2. Genesis 10:25 Peleg means division.