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19 Later, Lamech married two wives. One was named Adah and the other was named[a] Zillah. 20 Adah gave birth to Jabal, who became the ancestor of those who live in tents and herd[b] livestock. 21 His brother was named Jubal; he became the ancestor of all those who play the lyre and the flute.

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  1. Genesis 4:19 Lit. the name of the second was
  2. Genesis 4:20 The Heb. lacks herd

19 Lamech married(A) two women,(B) one named Adah and the other Zillah. 20 Adah gave birth to Jabal; he was the father of those who live in tents and raise livestock. 21 His brother’s name was Jubal; he was the father of all who play stringed instruments(C) and pipes.(D)

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