Genesis 5:18

18 Yered lived one hundred sixty-two years, and became the father of Hanokh.

Genesis 5:18 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 5:18

And Jared lived an hundred and sixty two years, and he
begat Enoch.
] Here the Septuagint agrees with the Hebrew text, and the Samaritan version differs, reading only sixty two; but this can hardly be thought to be his first son at such an age.

Genesis 5:18 In-Context

16 Mahalal'el lived after he became the father of Yered eight hundred thirty years, and became the father of sons and daughters.

17 All the days of Mahalal'el were eight hundred ninety-five years, then he died.

18 Yered lived one hundred sixty-two years, and became the father of Hanokh.

19 Yered lived after he became the father of Hanokh eight hundred years, and became the father of sons and daughters.

20 All the days of Yered were nine hundred sixty-two years, then he died.