Genesis 11:14

14 When Shelah had lived 30 years, he became the father of Eber.

Genesis 11:14 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 11:14

And Salah lived thirty years, and begat Eber.
] He had a son born to him five years sooner than his father had; of Eber, (See Gill on Genesis 10:25).

Genesis 11:14 In-Context

12 When Arphaxad had lived 35 years, he became the father of Shelah.
13 After Shelah was born, Arphaxad lived 403 years. And he had other sons and daughters.
14 When Shelah had lived 30 years, he became the father of Eber.
15 After Eber was born, Shelah lived 403 years. And he had other sons and daughters.
16 When Eber had lived 34 years, he became the father of Peleg.
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