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Cain Murders Abel

Cain Murders Abel

The first family produces the first murder when Cain kills his brother Abel out of jealousy.

Creation & Ancient WorldOld Testament~3900 BCE (traditional)

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Both brothers bring offerings to God — Abel's is accepted, Cain's is not. Instead of addressing what went wrong, Cain lets his anger fester and kills Abel in a field. When God asks where Abel is, Cain delivers the infamous reply: 'Am I my brother's keeper?' God curses Cain to wander the earth but places a protective mark on him.

What Led Here

The Fall

What Happens Next

The Line of Cain

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GenesisThe First Murder and What Came After

The first family fractures when jealousy turns deadly — and God's response is more complex than you'd expect. He confronts Cain, curses him, and then does the last thing anyone would predict: protects him. What unfolds is two diverging family lines that ask a question the rest of the Bible never stops answering — who are you calling on?

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