Holy Scripture
Genesis 4:22
A church father on this verse
“The text runs: "Methushael begot Lamech, who took two wives: the name of the one was Ada, and the name of the other Sella. And Ada brought forth Jobel; who was the father of such as dwell in tents, and of herdsmen. His brother's name was Jubal. He was the father of all those who play the psaltery and cittara. Sella bo…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
22And Zillah also bore Tubal; he was a smith, a manufacturer both of brass and iron; and the sister of Tubal was Naamah.
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20And Adah bore Jabal; he was the father of those that dwell in tents, feeding cattle.
21And the name of his brother was Jubal; he it was who invented the psaltery and harp.
— Genesis 4:22 —
23And Lamech said to his wives, Adah and Zillah, hear my voice, Ye wives of Lamech, consider my words, Because I have slain a man to my sorrow And a youth to my grief.
24Because vengeance has been exacted seven times on Cain’s behalf, On Lamech’s it shall be seventy times seven.