1 Chronicles 1:25
1 Chronicles 1:25 in Multiple Translations
Eber, Peleg, Reu,
Eber, Peleg, Reu,
Eber, Peleg, Reu,
Eber, Peleg, Reu,
Eber, Peleg, Reu,
Eber, Peleg, Rehu,
Eber, Peleg, Reu,
Eber, Peleg, Reu,
Eber, Peleg, Reu,
Heber, Phaleg, Ragau,
Eber, Peleg, Reu,
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1 Chronicles 1:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עֵ֥בֶר
פֶּ֖לֶג
רְעֽוּ
עֵ֥בֶר
ʻÊbêr
H5677
Eber
N-proper
פֶּ֖לֶג
Peleg
H6389
Peleg
N-proper
רְעֽוּ
Rᵉʻûw
H7466
Reu
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 1:25
עֵ֥בֶר
ʻÊbêr
H5677
"Eber"
N-proper
Eber refers to several men in the Bible, including a great-grandson of Shem and the father of Peleg, as mentioned in Genesis and Nehemiah. He was a key figure in the genealogy of the Israelites. His name means the region beyond.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.20 § Eber or Heber = "the region beyond" 1) son of Salah, great grandson of Shem, father of Peleg and Joktan 2) a Gadite chief 3) a Benjamite, son of Elpaal and descendant of Sharahaim 4) a Benjamite, son of Shashak 5) a priest in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Eber, Heber. See also: Genesis 10:21; Numbers 24:24; Nehemiah 12:20.
פֶּ֖לֶג
Peleg
H6389
"Peleg"
N-proper
Peleg was a son of Shem, mentioned in Genesis 10:25, and his name means division. He was the brother of Joktan and the father of Reu. Peleg lived during the time of the Patriarchs.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.10.25; son of: Eber (H5677); brother of: Joktan (H3355); father of: Reu (H7466) Also named: Phalek (Φάλεκ "Peleg" G5317) § Peleg = "division" son of Eber and brother of Joktan
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Peleg. See also: Genesis 10:25; Genesis 11:18; 1 Chronicles 1:25.
רְעֽוּ
Rᵉʻûw
H7466
"Reu"
N-proper
Reu was a man who lived after the great flood, mentioned in Genesis 11, and was an ancestor of Abraham. His name means 'friend' and he was the son of Peleg, a postdiluvian patriarch. Reu is an important figure in the biblical genealogy.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.11.18; son of: Peleg (H6389); father of: Serug (H8286) Also named: Rhagau (Ῥαγαῦ "Reu" G4466) § Reu = "friend" son of Peleg and an ancestor of Abraham
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Reu. See also: Genesis 11:18; Genesis 11:20; 1 Chronicles 1:25.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 1:25
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Context — From Adam to Abraham
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke 3:35 | the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, |
1 Chronicles 1:25 Summary
This verse lists the names of Eber, Peleg, and Reu, who are part of the family line that leads to Abraham, as seen in 1 Chronicles 1:27 and Genesis 11:10-26. These names might seem unfamiliar, but they are important because they show how God worked through many generations to bring about His plan of salvation, as seen in Galatians 3:8 and Romans 4:1-25. Just like Eber, Peleg, and Reu, we are all part of a larger story that God is writing, and our lives have purpose and meaning because of our place in that story, as seen in Ephesians 2:10 and Psalm 139:13-16. By trusting in God's sovereignty, we can be faithful to His call on our lives, just as our ancestors in the faith were, as seen in Hebrews 11:1-40.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the people listed in 1 Chronicles 1:25?
The people listed in 1 Chronicles 1:25 are Eber, Peleg, and Reu, who are descendants of Shem, as seen in 1 Chronicles 1:24, and are part of the genealogy that leads to Abraham, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 1:27 and supported by Genesis 11:10-26.
What is the significance of Eber in the Bible?
Eber is an important figure in the Bible, as he is an ancestor of Abraham and the Hebrew people, and his name is even the root of the word 'Hebrew', as seen in Genesis 10:21 and Genesis 11:14-17.
How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of the genealogy that sets the stage for the rest of 1 Chronicles, which tells the story of the kings of Israel and the history of God's people, with 1 Chronicles 1:1-27 providing the introduction to the genealogy of the Israelites, including the line of Abraham, as seen in 1 Chronicles 1:27-28.
What can we learn from the listing of names in 1 Chronicles 1:25?
The listing of names in 1 Chronicles 1:25, such as Eber, Peleg, and Reu, reminds us of the importance of family and heritage in the Bible, and how God works through generations to accomplish His purposes, as seen in Psalm 78:1-8 and Exodus 2:24-25.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be part of a larger family or heritage, and how does that shape our identity and purpose?
- How does the listing of names in this verse, such as Eber, Peleg, and Reu, help us understand God's plan of salvation and the importance of our own place in God's story?
- In what ways can we, like Eber, Peleg, and Reu, be faithful to God's call on our lives and trust in His sovereignty, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11?
- What are some ways that we can honor and learn from our own family heritage, just as the Bible honors the heritage of the Israelites, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:9-10 and Psalm 78:1-8?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 1:25
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 1:5].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 1:25
Eber, Peleg, Reu, of the Arabs in the present day.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:25
TEN FROM SHEM TO ABRAHAM; AN OF Genesis 11:10-26, ALL NOTICES (1 Chronicles 1:24-27). Between Arphaxad aud Shelah the LXX., at Genesis 11:12, insert Καίναν = Heb. Kκnan (1 Chronicles 1:2, above). The name is not contained in our present Hebrew text of Genesis. Kenan may have been dropped originally, in order to make Abraham the tenth from Shem, as Noah is tenth from Adam. The artificial symmetry of these ancient lists is evidently designed. Comp. the thrice fourteen generations in the genealogy of our Lord (Matthew 1). 1 Chronicles 1:28-42 enumerate a second series of seventy tribes or peoples, derived from Abraham through the three representative names of Ishmael, Keturah, and Isaac; just as the seventy peoples of the former series are derived from Noah through Shem, Ham, and Japheth. And as, in the former list, the sons of Japheth and Ham were treated of before the Semitic stocks, so, in the present instance, the sons of Ishmael and Keturah precede Isaac, and of Isaac’s sons Esau precedes Israel (35, seq.); because the writer wishes to lead up to Israel as the climax of his presentation.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 1:25
24–27. The Descent of Abraham from Shem These verses are compressed within the smallest limits from Genesis 11:10-26. For another example of this extreme compression compare 1 Chronicles 1:1-4.