Lamech (descendant of Cain)

Lamech (/ˈleɪmɪk/;[1] Hebrew: לֶמֶךְ Lémeḵ, in pausa לָמֶךְ‎ Lā́meḵ) is a figure appearing in the Old Testament's Book of Genesis, where he is the seventh generation from Adam and father of Jabal, the first breeder of livestock, Tubal-Cain, the first metalworker, Jubal, the first musician, and Naamah.

Lamech is generally characterized in a poor light in the verses that mention him, highlighting him as polygamous and viciously murderous.

Biblical verse Genesis 4:19 states Lamech married two women, one named Adah and the other Zillah.Lamech is recorded taking on two wives simultaneously.

Here Lamech admits to killing a young man in retaliation for striking him.

The Adam progeny list is comparable to the ancient Mesopotamian tradition of seven pre-flood heroes who originate arts and culture.