Genesis 11:10-32*

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So often, we can read genealogy as a deck of cards in our hand. We look at one, study it, and then pass on to the next. Though we know it is not true, we almost imagine the 950 full years of Noah's life, before we move on to consider Shem's. However, examining genealogy is more like placing all the cards on the table, looking at them together and considering how they interact. The above chart is my attempt to "put all the cards on the table."

Some interesting notes to point:

Abraham was 58 years old when Noah died.

The earth was divided in Peleg's day (Genesis 10:25), resulting in a sudden decline in life span.

Since Noah outlived Peleg (by 10 years), Noah not only witnessed the flood, but also when the earth was divided.

Since Abraham lived during part of Peleg's life, he may have been alive when the earth was divided.

Jacob was 15 years old when Abraham died.

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*Technically, the chart goes beyond Genesis 11:32, identifying through Jacob's life.