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Jared, father of Enoch

Jared is Enoch’s father in Genesis 5; the Watchers’ descent is set in his days.

Modern chart distinguishing the Cain and Seth branches in Genesis and Jared’s position; textual relationships, not a reconstructed historical genealogy
Modern chart distinguishing the Cain and Seth branches in Genesis and Jared’s position; textual relationships, not a reconstructed historical genealogyDiagram: IL Archive, 2026 · CC0Image source

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Edition
3

Text

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]

References and notes

  1. Genesis 5:15–24; 1 Enoch 6:6. Return to the text ↑

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  1. Edition 3 · 15 October 2026 · aladmin

    Substantive record update

    Read this revision in its original language (Arabic)

  2. Edition 2 · 15 October 2026 · editor:aladmin

    Substantive record update

    Read this revision in its original language (Arabic)

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IL Archive, «Jared, father of Enoch», Edition 3, https://ilarchive.com/en/people/jared-father-of-enoch