Genesis 4:19

And Lamech took unto him two wives: the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah.

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Other Translations for Genesis 4:19

BSB
And Lamech married two women, one named Adah and the other Zillah.
AKJV
And Lamech took to him two wives: the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah.
CPDV
Lamech took two wives: the name of one was Adah, and the name of the other was Zillah.
ERV
And Lamech took unto him two wives: the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah.
NHEB
Lamech took two wives: the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah.
SMT
And Lamech shall take to him two women: the name of the one Adah, and the name of the second, Zillah.

Commentary for Genesis 4:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 4:19
Summary
Lamech takes two wives in polygamy
Event
Lamech marries twice
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Genealogy