Who was the first woman after Eve’s disgrace to be given the HONOR of being mentioned in Scripture? and the second woman after Eve to be given that HONOR? and the third woman after Eve to be given that HONOR? Of whose family were these women members?
The answer is that they were the two wives of Lamech and one of his daughters. Lamech is the prophet who established the Castle Doctrine and the Stand Your Ground Doctrine of self defense. He prophesied that he [an innocent man] is worthy of seventy-seven times avenging by God if Cain [a guilty man having already been punished with banishment] was worthy of seven times avenging by the Lord. Genesis 4:14-15
Lamech’s wife Adah was the grandmother of those who dwell in tents and raise livestock (shepherds) as well as those who play harp and organ (musicians) whose talent was passed down to King David. Genesis 4:20-21 Lamech’s wife Zillah was the mother of the first teacher mentioned, Tubalcain, who taught how to produce brass and iron products, which would later be used for wheels, machines, and jewelry. Genesis 4:22
Now women are rarely mentioned in the Bible but in the case of Lamech it is not only the two wives of Lamech who are showcased but one of his daughters as well, Naamah! Zillah’s daughter, Naamah is mentioned although nothing further is said about her. HOWEVER, there is a principle that is frequently found in the Bible, and it is this; when something is mentioned three times it is affirming it as very important.
In the paragraph directly following the story of Lamech’s wives, the wife of Adam who bore Seth is not even mentioned! If it was Eve, her name was not mentioned. If the woman who bore Seth was one of Adam’s many daughters or even Naamah, the daughter of Lamech, nobody knows, for the name of the one who bore Seth is simply not mentioned. Keep in mind that the birth of Seth comes 130 years after Adam was created so if you’re thinking that when it says, “And Adam knew his wife again” that it’s talking of Eve, there is a only a minuscule chance that you’re right.
Genesis 4:19-22 And Lamech took unto him two wives: the name of the one [was] Adah, and the name of the other Zillah. And Adah bare Jabal: he was the ancestor of such as dwell in tents, and [of such as have] cattle. And his brother’s name [was] Jubal: he was the ancestor of all such as handle the harp and organ. And Zillah, she also bare Tubalcain, an instructor of every artificer in brass and iron: and the sister of Tubalcain [was] Naamah.
I have translated the KJV word father as ancestor in the above paragraph for clarity. That is the Word used in the Complete Jewish Bible, a Bible used by those who read, write, and speak Hebrew. I do this because some have confused the 14th century expression, father, meaning, creator, inventor, or author, with the plain meaning of this word, ancestor.
Genesis 4:24-25 If Cain shall be avenged seven times, truly Lamech seventy times seven. And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, [said she], hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew.
Today’s Christians often slander Lamech, claiming he was a murderer. God will take vengeance against them 77 times. I would not like to be them. I said Lamech is a prophet because he gave the first part of the answer that Jesus later gave about forgiveness. You must forgive 77 times so that you don’t accidentally slander because in that case you will be avenged by God 77 times. Ask your Lamech hating so-called Christian friends whether they’ve ever heard of the Castle Doctrine or Stand Your Ground Doctrine, or if they’ve heard of borders or property rights since Lamech, having been mentioned in the direct line of the first son of God, Adam, was a ruler and a prince himself with the rights of a sovereign to enforce borders as well as property rights and to protect the person of the prince, which in his realm, he was.
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