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The days of Adam after he became the father of Seth were eight hundred years, and he became the father of sons and daughters.
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The phrase "and he begat sons and daughters" is a crucial reminder that the genealogies only trace a specific line of descent. Commentators note that Adam and the other patriarchs had many other children, leading to a significant population increase. One scholar cites an ancient tradition that Adam had 33 sons and 23 daughters.
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And the days of Adam after he had begotten Seth. In the number of years recorded here, we must especially consider the long period that th…
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Reformed Baptist
And the days of Adam, after he has begotten Seth, were eight hundred years The Septua…
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