Adam's Story
A painting of Adam and Eve with their newborn son Cain

Adam's Story · Event 10 of 12

Cain and Abel Are Born

Life Outside Eden

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Genesis 4:1–2

1Adam and his wife Eve had relations, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, "I have gotten a man from the LORD." 2Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Abel became a shepherd, and Cain became a farmer.

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About this event

What happened?

Adam and his wife Eve had a son. She gave birth to Cain and said, “I have gotten a man from the LORD.” Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Abel became a keeper of sheep, and Cain worked the ground.

Who is here?

  • Eve
  • Cain
  • Abel

Where this fits

Event 1 of 3 in Life Outside Eden: Adam and Eve have children, and Adam lives to be 930 years old.

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Adam's Story