Abel
Abel 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.
Parents
Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
BreathVanity
Occupation
Shepherd
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.'