Methushael
maleAntediluvianMeaning: “Man of God; who is of God”
A descendant of Cain, son of Mehujael and father of Lamech, in the Cainite genealogy.
Biography
Methushael (spelled Methusael in the King James Version) was the son of Mehujael and the father of Lamech in the line of Cain (Genesis 4:18). He is the last link before Lamech, whose family produced the early founders of herding, music, and metalworking.
Life Timeline
Named in the line of Cain as the father of Lamech
Family Tree
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Themes & lessons from Methushael
Biblical themes that run through the passages where Methushael appears.
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Scripture Appearances
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Genesis 4:18
And unto Enoch was born Irad: and Irad begat Mehujael: and Mehujael begat Methusael: and Methusael begat Lamech. Lamech: Heb. Lemech
Frequently asked about Methushael
Who was Methushael in the Bible?
A descendant of Cain, son of Mehujael and father of Lamech, in the Cainite genealogy.
What does the name Methushael mean?
The name Methushael means “Man of God; who is of God”.
Who were Methushael's children?
Methushael's children include Lamech.
Who were Methushael's parents?
Methushael was the child of Mehujael.
Where does Methushael appear in the Bible?
Methushael is mentioned 1 time across 1 book: Genesis.
What can we learn from Methushael?
The story of Methushael touches on themes of genealogy, lamech — explore each to study the lessons drawn from Methushael's life.
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