Interesting Facts

• Noam was the sister of Enos [Jubilees 4:13a].
• She became the wife of her brother, Enos [Jubilees 4:13a].

Genealogy

• Noam’s father was Seth and her mother was Azura [Jubilees 4:11a, 11b].
• Her paternal grandparents were Adam and Eve.
• She was the sister of Enos [Jubilees 4:13a].
• Noam married her brother, Enos, in the seventh jubilee in the third week, between the years 309-315 AM [Jubilees 4:13a].
• She bore Enos a son named Kenan in the third year of the fifth week of the seventh jubilee, which corresponds to approximately 325 AM [Jubilees 4:13b, Genesis 5:9, Jasher 2:10].

Historical Context

Noam lived during a period described in the sources as a time of increasing rebellion and transgression against God by the sons of men [Jasher 2:3]. It was in the days of her husband, Enos, that men began to serve other gods, forgetting the Lord and making images of brass, iron, wood, and stone to worship [Jasher 2:4]. This widespread idolatry and evil kindled the anger of the Lord [Jasher 2:5]. However, it is also stated that in the time of Enos, men began to call upon the name of the Lord on the earth [Genesis 4:26b, Jubilees 4:12]. Therefore, Noam’s life unfolded amidst a spiritual dichotomy, with a general descent into wickedness alongside a nascent re-emergence of the worship of the Lord. The land itself continued to suffer under the curse of God, resulting in famine and unproductive soil [Jasher 2:7-8].

Narrative

The personal narrative of Noam within the provided texts is primarily defined by her familial connections and the birth of her son. She is introduced as the sister of Enos, and subsequently becomes his wife [Jubilees 4:13a]. Her most significant action recorded is bearing Enos a son, Kenan, who would continue the lineage of Seth [Jubilees 4:13b, Genesis 5:9, Jasher 2:10]. The texts do not offer any direct dialogue or specific personal actions of Noam beyond these genealogical details. Her role in the broader narrative appears to be that of a wife within the righteous line of Seth, contributing to the continuation of this lineage during a time of growing human corruption and the initial renewal of calling upon the Lord. While her individual experiences are not detailed, she lived during a pivotal era marked by both spiritual decline and the beginnings of a return to divine worship.