Methushael
Methushael, a descendant of Cain, was the father of Lamech.
MaleEarly PatriarchOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Genesis 4:18; only referred to as Methushael (מְתוּשָׁאֵל); a son of Mehujael; father of Lamech.
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Alternative names
- מְתוּשָׁאֵלMethushael
Mentions
- Now to Enoch was born Irad, and Irad was the father of Mehujael, and Mehujael was the father of Methusael, and Methusael was the father of Lamech.