Genesis 11:19

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And after he had become the father of Reu, Peleg lived 209 years and had other sons and daughters.

American Standard Version (1901)

and Peleg lived after he begat Reu two hundred and nine years, and begat sons and daughters.

Bible in Basic English

And after the birth of Reu, Peleg went on living for two hundred and nine years, and had sons and daughters:

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Phaleg lived after he begot Reu, two hundred and nine years, and begot sons and daughters.

Free Bible Version

Peleg lived another 209 years after Reu was born and had other sons and daughters.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Peleg liued, after he begate Reu, two hundreth and nine yeeres, and begate sonnes and daughters.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Peleg lived after he begat Reu two hundred and nine years, and begat sons and daughters.

One Unity Resource Bible

Peleg lived two hundred nine years after he became the father of Reu, and became the father of more sons and daughters.

Plain English Version

Peleg lived for 209 years after he had Reyu, and he had more sons and daughters.

Translation for Translators

After Reu was born, Peleg lived 209 more years and became the father of other sons and daughters.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Peleg lived 209 years after he became the father of Reu. He also became the father of other sons and daughters.

Noah Webster Bible

And Peleg lived after he begat Reu two hundred and nine years, and begat sons and daughters.

World English Bible

Peleg lived two hundred nine years after he became the father of Reu, and became the father of more sons and daughters.

Young's Literal Translation

And Peleg liveth after his begetting Reu two hundred and nine years, and begetteth sons and daughters.

Context

Genealogy from Shem to Abram

¹⁸When Peleg was 30 years old, he became the father of Reu.¹⁹And after he had become the father of Reu, Peleg lived 209 years and had other sons and daughters.

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Summary

Genesis 11:19 is part of the genealogy of Terah's descendants, specifically mentioning Reu, who was the son of Peleg. This verse serves as a bridge between the genealogy of Shem's descendants and the genealogy of Abraham, highlighting the lineage through which the promise to Abraham would eventually be fulfilled. It showcases the meticulous recording of family lines in the Bible, emphasizing the importance of ancestry and lineage in biblical history. Through these genealogies, we see God's faithfulness in preserving the family line leading to the Messiah, Jesus Christ. This verse also sets the stage for the unfolding of God's redemptive plan through the nation of Israel.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Serug lived thirty years, and begat Nahor. The grandfather of Abraham, one of the same name was Abraham's brother, Gen 11:26. . Genesis 11:23 gen 11:23 gen 11:23 gen 11:23And Serug lived, after he begat Nahor, two hundred years,.... The years of his life were two hundred and thirty: and he begat sons and daughters; nowhere else mentioned: he died, according to the above Jewish writer (o), in the one hundredth year of Abraham, and in his days, according to the eastern writers (p), idolatry began, and the kingdom of Damascus was set up (q); and Samirus, king of the Chaldeans, invented weights and measures, weaving silk, and the art of dying (s). (o) R. Gedaliah, Shalshalet. fol. 2. 1. (p) Apud Hyde, ut supra. (Hist. Relig. Pers. c. 2. 57.) (q) Juchasin, fol. 135. 2. (s) Abulpharag. Hist. Dynast. p. 18.

Genesis 11:19

Genealogy from Shem to Abram

¹⁸When Peleg was 30 years old, he became the father of Reu.¹⁹And after he had become the father of Reu, Peleg lived 209 years and had other sons and daughters.

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

And after he had become the father of Reu, Peleg lived 209 years and had other sons and daughters.

American Standard Version (1901)

and Peleg lived after he begat Reu two hundred and nine years, and begat sons and daughters.

Bible in Basic English

And after the birth of Reu, Peleg went on living for two hundred and nine years, and had sons and daughters:

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Phaleg lived after he begot Reu, two hundred and nine years, and begot sons and daughters.

Free Bible Version

Peleg lived another 209 years after Reu was born and had other sons and daughters.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Peleg liued, after he begate Reu, two hundreth and nine yeeres, and begate sonnes and daughters.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Peleg lived after he begat Reu two hundred and nine years, and begat sons and daughters.

One Unity Resource Bible

Peleg lived two hundred nine years after he became the father of Reu, and became the father of more sons and daughters.

Plain English Version

Peleg lived for 209 years after he had Reyu, and he had more sons and daughters.

Translation for Translators

After Reu was born, Peleg lived 209 more years and became the father of other sons and daughters.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Peleg lived 209 years after he became the father of Reu. He also became the father of other sons and daughters.

Noah Webster Bible

And Peleg lived after he begat Reu two hundred and nine years, and begat sons and daughters.

World English Bible

Peleg lived two hundred nine years after he became the father of Reu, and became the father of more sons and daughters.

Young's Literal Translation

And Peleg liveth after his begetting Reu two hundred and nine years, and begetteth sons and daughters.