First Generation

Enos

Dates
3719–2814 BC
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Meaning of name: "mortal" or "frail." A son of Seth and a grandson of Adam. Also spelled "Enosh." He lived 905 years. Men began to call on the name of the Lord at this time (Genesis 4:26).

Enos
Enos

Bible passages

  • Genesis 4:26
    And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the Lord.
  • Genesis 5:6
    And Seth lived an hundred and five years, and begat Enos:
  • Genesis 5:11
    And all the days of Enos were nine hundred and five years: and he died.

Text of the King James Version.

Related events

  1. Seth 3824–2912 BC
  2. Cainan 3629–2719 BC