Mathusala or Methuselah Kekulé #147573952589676412928
Generation 8 from Adam · Ancestor of Jesus Christ
Biography
The son of Enoch and grandfather of Noah, Methuselah lived longer than any other person recorded in Scripture: 969 years. His name possibly means 'when he dies, it shall come,' and indeed, the Flood came in the year of his death. He represents God's patience and longsuffering before judgment.
Methuselah's extraordinary lifespan demonstrates God's patience in delaying judgment. His death in the year of the Flood shows God's mercy in waiting.
Life Events
Age 0
Born to Enoch
Age 187
Birth of Lamech
Age 969
Death (year of the Flood)
Parents
Enoch or Henoch
Kekulé #295147905179352825856
Children (1)
Lamech
Kekulé #73786976294838206464
Related Scriptures
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"Which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of Arphaxad, which was the son of Sem, which was the son of Noe, which was the son of Lamech,"
"Which was the son of Mathusala, which was the son of Enoch, which was the son of Jared, which was the son of Maleleel, which was the son of Cainan,"