Sheth, mentioned in the Book of Genesis, was born to Adam and Eve after the death of Abel. Genesis lists Enosh as Sheth’s son, born when Sheth was 105 years old. While Genesis 5:7-32 details Sheth’s descendants down to Noah, only Enosh is specifically named as his son. Other descendants, though not directly called sons of Sheth, are considered part of his lineage and play a role in biblical genealogy tracing back to Adam.
This lineage is significant as it establishes the continuation of humanity through Seth after the tragedies of Cain and Abel. Sheth’s descendants are presented as the righteous line leading to Noah and the preservation of humankind through the flood. Understanding this genealogy is key to interpreting the biblical narrative of early human history and the development of the chosen lineage leading ultimately to Abraham and the Israelite people.
