Interesting Facts

• According to the Book of Jasher, Enan was the second son of Cainan [14, Jasher 2:15-16].

Genealogy

• Enan’s father was Cainan [14, Jasher 2:15-16].
• His paternal grandfather was Enosh [10, Genesis 5:6, Jasher 2:2, Jubilees 4:11b].
• His paternal great-grandfather was Seth [6, Genesis 4:25, 5:3, Jasher 2:1, Jubilees 4:7b].
• His paternal great-great-grandparents were Adam and Eve [1, Genesis 4:1, Jasher 1:12b-13a, Jubilees 3:34, 4:1a, 7b].
• The Book of Jasher mentions that Cainan begat Enan when he was seventy years old [14, Jasher 2:15].
• Jasher also indicates that Enan had at least two brothers, Mahlallel (the firstborn) and Mered, and two sisters, Adah and Zillah [14, Jasher 2:15-16].
• The lifespan or any offspring of Enan are not mentioned in the provided sources.

Historical Context

Enan lived during the era following the birth of Seth and the early proliferation of humankind. The texts suggest that this period was marked by a growing rebellion and transgression against God, commencing notably during the time of his grandfather Enosh, when men began to serve other gods and make idols [11, Jasher 2:3-5]. Simultaneously, it was also in the days of Enosh that men began to call upon the name of the Lord [11, Genesis 4:26b, Jubilees 4:12], indicating a dichotomy of spiritual inclination. The earth was still under the curse of God, leading to challenging agricultural conditions [11, Jasher 2:7-8]. Furthermore, during the life of Enan’s father, Cainan, it is noted that Cainan became wise and had understanding, even ruling over spirits and demons and turning some men back to the service of God [13, 36, Jasher 2:11b-14]. Thus, Enan’s life unfolded within a context of increasing wickedness alongside efforts towards righteousness, with knowledge of God’s displeasure and potential future judgment possibly being present through the wisdom and prophecies attributed to his father.

Narrative

The narrative pertaining to Enan in the selected sources is exceedingly limited. He is solely mentioned within the genealogical account in the Book of Jasher, where he is listed as the second son born to Cainan [14, Jasher 2:15-16]. Unlike his elder brother Mahalallel, who is mentioned in Genesis and Jubilees as well [14, Genesis 5:12, Jubilees 4:14b], Enan’s name does not appear in these other texts. Consequently, no specific actions, dialogues, or individual experiences are attributed to Enan within the provided excerpts. His role, as presented, is primarily genealogical, contributing to the lineage following Seth. While the context of his life suggests he would have been witness to the spiritual and societal trends of his time, the texts offer no further insights into his personal story or significance beyond his familial connection to Cainan and his place within the broader ancestral records.