Genesis 5:9

9 When Enosh was ninety years old, he had Kenan.

Genesis 5:9 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 5:9

And Enos lived ninety years, and begat Cainan.
] According to the Septuagint a hundred and ninety years; it can hardly be thought but that he had sons or daughters before, but this is only taken notice of for a reason before given.

Genesis 5:9 In-Context

7 After Seth had Enosh, he lived another 807 years, having more sons and daughters.
8 Seth lived a total of 912 years. And he died.
9 When Enosh was ninety years old, he had Kenan.
10 After he had Kenan, he lived another 815 years, having more sons and daughters.
11 Enosh lived a total of 905 years. And he died.
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