Abel
Hebrew originAbel was the second son of Adam and Eve, known for being a shepherd. He was killed by his brother Cain out of jealousy after God favored Abel's offering over Cain's.
- Meaning
- Breath · Vanity
- Occupation
- Shepherd
- First mention
- Genesis 4:2
Family
Parents
Adam
Adam is the
Eve
Biblical figure · Scripture
Siblings
Cain
Biblical figure · Scripture
Seth
Biblical figure · Scripture
Scripture references
- Genesis 4:2
She gave birth to a second child, Abel, the brother of Cain. Now Abel became a shepherd and kept flocks, while Cain tilled the soil.
- Genesis 4:4
while Abel for his part brought the first-born of his flock and some of their fat as well. Yahweh looked with favour on Abel and his offering.
- Genesis 4:8
Cain said to his brother Abel, 'Let us go out'; and while they were in the open country, Cain set on his brother Abel and killed him.
- Genesis 4:9
Yahweh asked Cain, 'Where is your brother Abel?' 'I do not know,' he replied. 'Am I my brother's guardian?'
- Genesis 4:25
Adam had intercourse with his wife, and she gave birth to a son whom she named Seth, 'because God has granted me other offspring', she said, 'in place of Abel, since Cain has killed him.'