Overview
Peleg was the son of Eber and father of Reu, living during the post-flood era when humanity was spreading across the earth. His name is significant—Peleg means "division," and according to Scripture, the earth was divided during his lifetime. This likely refers to the Tower of Babel incident when God confused human languages and scattered people across the globe.
Key Scriptures
"To 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" (1 Chronicles 1:19, NASB).
"Peleg lived thirty years, and became the father of Reu" (Genesis 11:18, NASB).
"Peleg lived two hundred and nine years after he became the father of Reu, and he had other sons and daughters" (Genesis 11:19, NASB).
Application
Peleg's life reminds us that God orchestrates history according to His purposes, using even human names to mark significant moments in redemptive history.