Modern Translations
New International VersionTwo sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his time the earth was divided; his brother was named Joktan.
New Living TranslationEber had two sons. The first was named Peleg (which means “division”), for during his lifetime the people of the world were divided into different language groups. His brother’s name was Joktan.
English Standard VersionTo 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.
Berean Study BibleTwo sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.
New American Standard BibleTwo sons were born to Eber; the name of the one
was Peleg, for in his days the earth was divided; and his brother’s name
was Joktan.
NASB 1995Two sons were born to Eber; the name of the one was Peleg, for in his days the earth was divided; and his brother's name was Joktan.
NASB 1977And two sons were born to Eber; the name of the one
was Peleg, for in his days the earth was divided; and his brother’s name
was Joktan.
Amplified BibleTwo sons were born to Eber; the name of one was Peleg (division), for [the inhabitants of] the earth were divided in his days; and his brother’s name was Joktan.
Christian Standard BibleEber had two sons. One was named Peleg, for during his days the earth was divided; his brother was named Joktan.
Holman Christian Standard BibleEber had two sons. One was named Peleg, for during his days the earth was divided; his brother was named Joktan.
Good News TranslationEber had two sons: one was named Peleg, because during his time the people of the world were divided; and the other was named Joktan.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationTwo sons were born to Eber. The name of the one was Peleg [Division], because in his day the earth was divided. His brother's name was Joktan.
International Standard VersionTo Eber were born two sons. One was named Peleg, because the earth was divided during his lifetime. His brother was named Joktan.
NET BibleTwo sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother's name was Joktan.