ESV Reformation Study Bible – Gen 4:14
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Gen 4:14

4:14 whoever finds me. The story up to now has focused on Cain, not on Adam’s other descendants (v. 17; 5:4). Ironically, after murdering his brother, Cain now fears vengeance from his own family (cf. Num. 35:19).

kill me. Cain anticipates the violent behavior of his descendants (6:5, 11).