Adam
The first man created by God and the father of humanity.
Adam is the starting point of the genealogy listed in Genesis 5, highlighting the lineage from creation to Noah.
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Key Figures — Genesis 5
5 figures
Seth
The third son of Adam and Eve, through whom the godly lineage continues.
Seth is born after Abel's death and is seen as the continuation of the godly line, leading to Noah.
Enoch
A man who walked with God and was taken by God, not experiencing death.
Enoch's life is marked by his close relationship with God, and he is noted for being taken by God, a unique event in the genealogy.
Methuselah
The longest-lived human recorded in the Bible.
Methuselah's long life is significant in the timeline leading up to the flood, as he dies the same year the flood begins.
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The last figure in the genealogy, who finds favor with God and is chosen to survive the flood.
Noah is introduced as a righteous man who will play a crucial role in God's plan to preserve humanity and creation through the flood.
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