Genesis 5:12

12 Kenan was 70 years old when he fathered Mahalalel.

Genesis 5:12 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 5:12

And Cainan lived seventy years, and begat Mahalaleel.
] Here the Septuagint version adds an hundred years, as before.

Genesis 5:12 In-Context

10 Enosh lived 815 years after the birth of Kenan, and he fathered sons and daughters.

11 So Enosh's life lasted 905 years; then he died.

12 Kenan was 70 years old when he fathered Mahalalel.

13 Kenan lived 840 years after the birth of Mahalalel, and he fathered sons and daughters.

14 So Kenan's life lasted 910 years; then he died.