New International Reader's Version

Genesis 4:18-23 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

18. Enoch had a son named Irad. Irad was the father of Mehujael. Mehujael was the father of Methushael. And Methushael was the father of Lamech.

19. Lamech married two women. One was named Adah, and the other was named Zillah.

20. Adah gave birth to Jabal. He was the father of those who live in tents and raise livestock.

21. His brother's name was Jubal. He was the father of everyone who plays the harp and flute.

22. Zillah also had a son. His name was Tubal-Cain. He made all kinds of tools out of bronze and iron. Tubal-Cain's sister was Naamah.

23. Lamech said to his wives, "Adah and Zillah, listen to me. You wives of Lamech, hear my words. I have killed a man because he wounded me. I have killed a young man because he hurt me.