King James Bible
"Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the son of Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala,"
These names (Serug and Reu in Hebrew) continue Luke's genealogy backward through Abraham's ancestors. This portion traces through the post-flood patriarchs recorded in Genesis 11, establishing Jesus' connection to all humanity through Noah's line. Peleg's name means 'division,' marking when the earth was divided (likely referring to Babel). Eber is the namesake of the Hebrews, highlighting a crucial ancestral link that connects Jesus to the covenant people. Shelah (or Salah) represents the generation born after the flood, bridging the gap between Noah's son Shem and Abraham. This genealogical chain emphasizes continuity of God's redemptive plan from the flood's survivors to the Messiah.