KJV ORIGINAL
And Lamech took unto him two wives: the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Lamech married two women: one named Adah and the other named Zillah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records that Lamech became the first man mentioned in the Bible to have two wives at the same time.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Lamech is introduced as a descendant of Cain, who was the first murderer and whose line represents the spread of sin after humanity's fall from grace. This verse highlights the early practice of polygamy, as Lamech takes two wives named Adah and Zillah, which deviates from God's original design of one man and one woman in marriage as seen with Adam and Eve. It reflects the growing moral complexities in human society during this ancient period.
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