Jabal or Yabal (Hebrew: יָבָל – Yāḇāl) is an individual mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 4:20. Jabal (a descendant of Cain) was the son of Lamech and Adah, and the brother of Jubal, half-brother of Tubal-cain and Naamah. He is described as the "ancestor of all who live in tents and raise livestock."

Jabal is described as the "father" of those who live in tents, indicating he was a pioneer or originator of a nomadic lifestyle. This lifestyle is characterized by mobility and adaptability, often associated with pastoral societies.

Adah gave birth to Jabal; he was the father of those who dwell in tents and raise livestock. Adah is one of the two wives of Lamech, a descendant of Cain. Her name means "ornament" or "adornment," which may reflect cultural values of beauty and status. Jabal, her son, is significant as he represents a new development in human civilization.

Adah gave birth to Jabal; he was the father of those who live in tents and raise livestock. His brother’s name was Jubal; he was the father of all who play stringed instruments and pipes.

Jabal is a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Genesis, specifically in Genesis 4:20. He is recognized as a descendant of Cain, the firstborn son of Adam and Eve. Jabal is the son of Lamech and Adah, making him a part of the seventh generation from Adam.

And Adah bare Jabal: he was the father of such as dwell in tents, and of such as have cattle. And his brother's name was Jubal: he was the father of all such as handle the harp and organ. And ...

Apr 9, 2025 · “Adah gave birth to Jabal; he was the father of those who live in tents and raise livestock.”–. Genesis 4:20 introduces us to Jabal, a significant figure in biblical history. His name is derived from the Hebrew root meaning “to lead” or “to produce.”

20 And Adah bare Jabal: he was the father of such as dwell in tents, and of such as have cattle. Read full chapter

A descendant of Cain, his father is Lamech and his brother is Jabal. [1] Jubal is known only from his appearance in Genesis 4:21 of the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament. [1] . The account describes him as a descendant of Cain and the son of Lamech and Adah. He is also a brother of Jabal, and half-brother of Tubal-cain and Naamah.

Dec 4, 2016 · Lamech in Cain's descendants has 3 sons, each whom is described with a particular skill (ESV 4:20-22): Adah bore Jabal; he was the father of those who dwell in tents and have livestock. His brother's name was Jubal; he was the father of …