Abel's Journey Map

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Abel's Journey Map

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Abel becomes a shepherd
Genesis 4:2

And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. {Abel: Heb. Hebel} {a keeper: Heb. a feeder}

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Abel

Abel was the second son of Adam and Eve. A shepherd, his offering was pleasing to God. He was murdered by his brother Cain out of jealousy. The New Testament calls him righteous.

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Journey Timeline

  1. BirthAfter Creation

    Abel is born as the second son of Adam and Eve.

    GEN 4:2

  2. OccupationAfter Creation

    Abel becomes a keeper of sheep.

    GEN 4:2

  3. OfferingAfter Creation

    Abel offers the firstborn of his flock; God accepts his offering.

    GEN 4:4

  4. MurderAfter Creation

    Cain kills Abel in the field out of jealousy.

    GEN 4:8

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