World English Bible
Genesis 4:19
“Lamech took two wives: the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah.”
Verse in context — Genesis 4
17
Cain knew his wife. She conceived, and gave birth to Enoch. He built a city, and called the name of the city, after the name of his son, Enoch.
18
To Enoch was born Irad. Irad became the father of Mehujael. Mehujael became the father of Methushael. Methushael became the father of Lamech.
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Lamech took two wives: the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah.
20
Adah gave birth to Jabal, who was the father of those who dwell in tents and have livestock.
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His brother's name was Jubal, who was the father of all who handle the harp and pipe.
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