5 figures
Firstborn son of Adam and Eve, farmer, and the first murderer.
Cain offered a sacrifice to God that was not accepted, leading to jealousy and anger towards his brother Abel. He ultimately killed Abel, committing the first murder recorded in Scripture. God confronted Cain, cursed him, and marked him for protection.
Second son of Adam and Eve, shepherd, and a righteous man.
Abel offered a pleasing sacrifice to God, demonstrating faith and righteousness. His murder by Cain highlights the conflict between righteousness and sin.
First man created by God, father of Cain and Abel.
Adam's role in this chapter is primarily as the father of Cain and Abel, witnessing the consequences of sin in his family.
First woman created by God, mother of Cain and Abel.
Eve is the mother of Cain and Abel, experiencing the pain of losing a son and the consequences of sin.
Descendant of Cain, known for his violence and polygamy.
Lamech is noted for his boastful declaration of killing a man, reflecting the escalation of sin and violence in Cain's lineage.