KJV ORIGINAL
And unto Enoch was born Irad: and Irad begat Mehujael: and Mehujael begat Methusael: and Methusael begat Lamech.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Enoch had a son named Irad. Irad had a son named Mehujael. Mehujael had a son named Methusael. And Methusael had a son named Lamech.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse traces the family line of Cain's descendants through several generations, showing how humanity continued to grow and spread.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy appears in the story of Cain's lineage after he was banished for killing his brother Abel. These names represent the descendants of Cain who built cities and developed civilization away from God's presence. This genealogy shows that despite Cain's sin, life continued and families grew, though they remained separated from God's favor.
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