Bible: Dan 2:21, 37, 38; 4:17, 25, 32; 5:21

2:21 He changes times and seasons,

deposing some kings

and establishing others. 1 

He gives wisdom to the wise;

he imparts knowledge to those with understanding; 2 

Daniel Interprets Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream

2:37You, O king, are the king of kings. The God of heaven has granted you sovereignty, power, strength, and honor. 2:38 Wherever human beings, 3  wild animals, 4  and birds of the sky live – he has given them into your power. 5  He has given you authority over them all. You are the head of gold.

The Beginning of Civilization

4:17 Cain had marital relations 1  with his wife, and she became pregnant 2  and gave birth to Enoch. Cain was building a city, and he named the city after 3  his son Enoch.

4:25 And Adam had marital relations 4  with his wife again, and she gave birth to a son. She named him Seth, saying, “God has given 5  me another child 6  in place of Abel because Cain killed him.”

The Story of Cain and Abel

4:1 Now 7  the man had marital relations with 8  his wife Eve, and she became pregnant 9  and gave birth to Cain. Then she said, “I have created 10  a man just as the Lord did! 11 

5:21 When Enoch had lived 65 years, he became the father of Methuselah.

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