Genesis 5:15

15 When Mahalalel was sixty-five years old, he had Jared.

Genesis 5:15 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 5:15

And Mahalaleel lived sixty and five years, and begat
Jared.
] A hundred and sixty, according to the Septuagint version.

Genesis 5:15 In-Context

13 After he had Mahalalel, he lived another 840 years, having more sons and daughters.
14 Kenan lived a total of 910 years. And he died.
15 When Mahalalel was sixty-five years old, he had Jared.
16 After he had Jared, he lived another 830 years, having more sons and daughters.
17 Mahalalel lived a total of 895 years. And he died.
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