Both Testaments
Enosh
The son of Seth and grandson of Adam, noted for the beginning of calling upon the name of the Lord.
Enosh was the son of Seth, born to him in his old age, and represents the third generation of the godly line from Adam. His life is marked by the significant biblical record that people began to call upon the name of the Lord during his time. He is listed in the genealogical records of Genesis, 1 Chronicles, and the genealogy of Jesus in Luke 3.
In the text
- Verses
- 8
- Books
- 3
- First appears
- Genesis 4:26
- Last appears
- Luke 3:38
Where Enosh appears
8 verses · 4 chaptersIn the same books
- Shem17 versesThe eldest son of Noah who received his father's blessing and became the ancestor of the Semitic peoples.
- Lamech11 versesA descendant of Cain known for his boastful song of vengeance and his role in the early genealogy of humanity.
- Nahor18 versesThe son of Serug and grandfather of Abraham, serving as a link in the genealogy of the patriarchs.
- Shelah16 versesShelah was the son of Arpakhshad and an ancestor of Abraham in the genealogy of the post-flood patriarchs.
- Seth10 versesThe third son of Adam and Eve, appointed by God to continue the godly line leading to Noah and Jesus Christ.
- Bilhah11 versesRachel's handmaid who became a concubine to Jacob and the mother of his sons Dan and Naphtali.
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