Interesting Facts

• The year of Mehujael’s birth is not explicitly stated but has been calculated to be around the year 358 AM based on generational timelines.
• Mehujael is a great-grandson of Cain, the first murderer, inheriting a lineage marked by this primordial sin and its consequences.
• Mehujael’s existence occurs after the establishment of a more settled existence by Cain’s descendants, marked by the building of the city of Enoch.

Genealogy

• Mehujael was the son of Irad.
• Irad was the son of Enoch (son of Cain).
• Enoch’s parents were Cain and Âwân (his sister) [14, 9a].
• Mehujael was the father of Methusael [21, 36c].

Historical Context

The era in which Mehujael lived follows the initial divergence between the lines of Cain and Seth. The sources highlight a growing trend of rebellion and transgression against God within humanity, particularly during the time of Enos in Seth’s line, marked by the beginnings of idolatry. While the texts offer limited specific details about the cultural practices within Cain’s lineage during Mehujael’s direct lifetime, the continued presence of cities and the progression of generations suggest a developing societal structure. It is reasonable to infer that the consequences of Cain’s curse, including the earth’s diminished yield, would have continued to impact his descendants. The spiritual climate of the time, characterized by a general turning away from the Lord by many, might also have influenced the environment in which Mehujael lived, even if his specific actions are not detailed.

Narrative

The narrative pertaining to Mehujael within the provided texts is remarkably brief. His presence is primarily noted within the genealogical records, firmly establishing his position as a descendant in the line of Cain, following Irad and preceding Methusael. Unlike some of his ancestors, such as Cain and Enoch (son of Cain), who are associated with significant events like the first murder and the building of a city, respectively, Mehujael is not credited with any specific actions, pronouncements, or distinctive occurrences within the source material. His role in the overarching narrative appears to be primarily that of a generational link, demonstrating the ongoing propagation of Cain’s lineage in the antediluvian world. The lack of further details leaves his individual character, beliefs, and experiences unrecorded in these ancient writings.