Genesis 11:18
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Peleg fathered Reu at age 30.
Context
Peleg became a father at age 30, continuing the trend of earlier paternity. His son Reu represents the next link in the unbroken chain toward Abraham. The consistent pattern of productive generations demonstrates the reliable fulfillment of the blessing 'be fruitful and multiply.'
What Does Genesis 11:18 Mean?
Peleg became a father at age 30, continuing the trend of earlier paternity. His son Reu represents the next link in the unbroken chain toward Abraham. The consistent pattern of productive generations demonstrates the reliable fulfillment of the blessing 'be fruitful and multiply.'
Peleg's early fatherhood (relative to the first patriarchs) reflects the changing generational patterns as human lifespans gradually diminished but reproduction remained vigorous.