Old Testament

Tubal-cain

A descendant of Cain known as the first instructor of every craftsman in bronze and iron.

Tubal-cain was the son of Lamech and Zillah, representing the advancement of metallurgy in the early generations of humanity. His work marks a significant development in human technology and civilization recorded in Genesis 4:22. He is noted for his skill in forging tools from bronze and iron, highlighting the ingenuity present in the pre-flood world.