Genesis 5:18

18 When Jared was 162 years old, he had Enoch.

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 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.
18 When Jared was 162 years old, he had Enoch.
19 After he had Enoch, he lived another 800 years, having more sons and daughters.
20 Jared lived a total of 962 years. And he died.
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