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Jared, father of Enoch
Jared is Enoch’s father in Genesis 5; the Watchers’ descent is set in his days.
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Jared is a figure in SethSeth son of AdamSeth is Adam’s son in Genesis; Augustine interprets the sons of God as his descendants.Glossary · Click to read the explanation’s genealogy in Genesis 5 and the father of EnochEnoch son of JaredEnoch son of Jared is a figure in the genealogy of Genesis 5, seventh when counted from Adam.Glossary · Click to read the explanation. The descent of the WatchersWatchersDesignation for heavenly beings in Daniel and Enochic literature, covering an obedient holy watcher or a rebellious group according to context.Glossary · Click to read the explanation in 1 EnochFirst EnochLayered collection of Jewish writings about heaven, evil and judgment.Glossary · Click to read the explanation 6 occurs in his days, connecting the event with the antediluvian generations. These are positions in narrative time, rather than historical birth dates. [1]
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IL Archive, «Jared, father of Enoch», Edition 3, https://ilarchive.com/en/people/jared-father-of-enoch