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The Kebra Nagast 5

1 min 3 verses Translated by E. A. Wallis Budge, 1922, public domain. Chapters follow Budge's numbering (1-117); verse numbers are this archive's own divisions.
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Concerning the Kingdom of Seth

After Adam died, Seth reigned in righteousness, succeeded later by Enos, Cainan, Mahalaleel, and Jared. Themes: Lineage and Genealogy

A1🔗nd Adam died, and Seth reigned in righteousness. And Seth died, and Henos (Enos) reigned. And Henos (Enos) died, and Kaynan (Cainan) reigned. And Kaynan (Cainan) died, and Malal'el (Mahalaleel) reigned. And Malal'el (Mahalaleel) died, and Yarod (Jared) reigned.

2🔗 And Yarod died, and Henokh (Enoch) reigned in righteousness, and he feared God, and [God] hid him so that he might not see death. And he became a king in his flesh in the Land of the Living. And after Enoch disappeared Matusala (Methuselah) reigned.

3🔗 And Matusala died, and Lamekh (Lamech) reigned. And Lamekh died, and Noh (Noah) reigned in righteousness, and he pleased God in all his works.

Did You Know?

1

After Adam died, Seth reigned in righteousness, succeeded later by Enos, Cainan, Mahalaleel, and Jared.

2

Henokh reigned in righteousness, feared God, and was hidden so that he might not see death.

3

Enoch became a king in his flesh in the Land of the Living after being hidden from death.

4

Matusala reigned only after Enoch disappeared, following the hidden king from earthly rule.

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Noh reigned in righteousness after Lamekh died and pleased God in all his works.

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