Jabal

A pre-Flood man, son of Lamech and Adah, brother of Jubal, Tubal-cain, and Naamah, who was the first to live in tents and raise sheep and goats, mentioned in Genesis 4:20.

About Jabal

Descendant of Cain and the first son of Lamech and Adah. He was the father of a nomadic people who dwelt in tents (Gn 4:20).

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Family Relationships

Parents
Lamech, Adah
Sibling
Jubal
Half-siblings 2
Tubal-cain, Naamah (Genesis 4:22)

Key References

Genesis 4:20

Adah gave birth to Jabal; he was the father of those who dwell in tents and raise livestock.

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Genesis (1)
Genesis 4:20

Adah gave birth to Jabal; he was the father of those who dwell in tents and raise livestock.