Seth
The third son of Adam and Eve, given in place of Abel; through his line the godly descent continued.
What we know — and how we know it
Where in scripture
GenesisNumbers1 ChroniclesLukeAdam knew his wife again. She gave birth to a son, and named him Seth, saying, “for God has given me another child instead of Abel, for Cain killed him.”
Genesis 4:25 — Appointed in place of Abel
A son was also born to Seth, and he named him Enosh. At that time men began to call on Yahweh’s name.
Genesis 4:26
Adam lived one hundred thirty years, and became the father of a son in his own likeness, after his image, and named him Seth.
Genesis 5:3
The days of Adam after he became the father of Seth were eight hundred years, and he became the father of other sons and daughters.
Genesis 5:4
Seth lived one hundred five years, then became the father of Enosh.
Genesis 5:6
Seth lived after he became the father of Enosh eight hundred seven years, and became the father of other sons and daughters.
Genesis 5:7
All of the days of Seth were nine hundred twelve years, then he died.
Genesis 5:8 — Lived 912 years
I see him, but not now. I see him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob. A scepter will rise out of Israel, and shall strike through the corners of Moab, and break down all the sons of Sheth.
Numbers 24:17
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, a public-domain translation.
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