Jabal

Jabal appears in the genealogy of Cain’s descendants as a son of Lamech and Adah, and is named as the ancestor of people who dwell in tents and keep livestock. The notice associates him with a mobile, herding way of life and distinguishes his line within a family genealogy that also connects other descendants to music-making and metalworking.

Identity and Family

Jabal is the son of Lamech and Adah. His brother Jubal is associated with those who handle the harp and pipe; Lamech’s other wife, Zillah, bears Tubal-cain, a smith who forges cutting tools of brass and iron. The genealogy thus places Jabal among several descendants whose identities are marked by different forms of livelihood and craft.

Pastoral Association

Jabal is described as the ancestor of those who dwell in tents and have cattle. The brief account links his name to tent-dwelling and livestock keeping, setting pastoral life beside the musical and metalworking pursuits attributed to his close kin. It records no further actions or later appearances for him.