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Zillah צִלָּה
Zillah, one of Lamech's two wives, was the mother of Tubal-Cain, the first metalworker, and Naamah.
Family
| Spouses | Lamech |
|---|---|
| Children | Naamah, Tubal-cain |
Where Zillah appears
Genesis (3)
Key verses
- Genesis 4:19 first mention — And Lamech took unto him two wives: the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah.
- Genesis 4:22 — And Zillah, she also bare Tubal-cain, an instructer of every artificer in brass and iron: and the sister of Tubal-cain was Naamah.
- Genesis 4:23 — And Lamech said unto his wives, Adah and Zillah, Hear my voice; ye wives of Lamech, hearken unto my speech: for I have slain a man to my wounding, and a young man to my hurt.
Person data: STEPBible.org TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0), adapted. Verse text: King James Version.