John Trapp Complete Commentary - Genesis 10:25
Gen 10:25 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. Ver. 25. Peleg, for in his days was the earth divided. ] Eber, of whom came the Hebrews or Israelites, Exo 1:15 that he might have before his eyes a perpetual monument of God’s just displeasure against the ambitious Babel builders, calls his son Peleg, or Division, because in his days was the earth divided. It is good to write the remembrance of... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Genesis 10:1-32
Genesis 10:1-32Now these are the generations of the sons of NoahA chapter of genealogiesMany readers might be disposed to undervalue a chapter like this, since it is but a collection of names--some of which are quite unknown--and is made up of barren details promising little material for profitable reflection.Yet a thoughtful reader will be interested here, and discover the germs and suggestions of great truths; for the subject is man, and man, too, considered in reference to God’s great... read more