Genesis 4:17-24

International Standard Version

From Cain to Lamech

¹⁷ Later, Cain had sexual relations with^[a] his wife. She became pregnant and gave birth to Enoch. Cain^[b] founded a city and named it after^[c] his son Enoch. ¹⁸ Irad was born to Enoch. Irad fathered Mehujael, and Mehujael fathered Methushael, and Methushael fathered Lamech. ¹⁹ Later, Lamech married two wives. One was named Adah and the other was named^[d] Zillah. ²⁰ Adah gave birth to Jabal, who became the ancestor of those who live in tents and herd^[e] livestock. ²¹ His brother was named Jubal; he became the ancestor of all those who play the lyre and the flute. ²² Zillah gave birth to Tubal-cain, who became a forger of bronze and iron work. Tubal-cain’s sister was Naamah. ²³ Lamech told his wives,