Methushael מְתוּשָׁאֵל
A descendant of Cain; father of Lamech.
Who is Methushael in the Bible?
Methushael was a descendant of Cain mentioned in Genesis 4:18 as the son of Mehujael and father of Lamech. He appears in the genealogical line of Cain, which developed separately from the godly line of Seth and is notably associated with the growth of human skills, crafts, and increasing wickedness in the ancient world. While Scripture provides no details about Methushael's personal character or accomplishments, his significance lies in his place within the genealogy leading to Lamech, who became known as the first polygamist and a man of violence (Genesis 4:19-24). Methushael's mention serves primarily as a generational link in tracing the spiritual and moral trajectory of Cain's line before the flood.
Biography
Methushael is mentioned in the book of Genesis as a descendant of Cain, the son of Adam and Eve (Gen.4.18). He was the son of Mehujael and the father of Lamech. Methushael is part of the genealogy that traces the line of Cain, which is separate from the godly line of Seth. The Cainite genealogy is known for the development of various skills and crafts, as well as the increasing wickedness and violence on the earth. Lamech, Methushael's son, is recorded as the first polygamist and a man of violence (Gen.4.19-24). No further details about Methushael's life, character, or achievements are provided in the biblical text. His mention serves to bridge the generations between Cain and Lamech in the genealogical record.
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In Scripture
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- Genesis 4:18
"Now to Enoch was born Irad, and Irad was the father of Mehujael, and Mehujael was the father of Methusael, and Methusael was the father of Lamech."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מְתוּשָׁאֵל |