16 So Cain went out from the Lord’s presence(A) and lived in the land of Nod,[a] east of Eden.(B)

17 Cain made love to his wife,(C) and she became pregnant and gave birth to Enoch. Cain was then building a city,(D) and he named it after his son(E) Enoch.

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  1. Genesis 4:16 Nod means wandering (see verses 12 and 14).

20 Adah gave birth to Jabal; he was the father of those who live in tents and raise livestock. 21 His brother’s name was Jubal; he was the father of all who play stringed instruments(A) and pipes.(B) 22 Zillah also had a son, Tubal-Cain, who forged(C) all kinds of tools out of[a] bronze and iron. Tubal-Cain’s sister was Naamah.

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  1. Genesis 4:22 Or who instructed all who work in

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