A spate of begetting ensues, with the next murder by Lamech just a few generations later dramatically underreported. |
Narratives about Lamech and Abram were edited into a unified composition that included extra-biblical dialogues including Bitenosh, Lamech's wife, and Sarai, Abram's wife. |
The origin of the name Lamech and its original meaning are doubtful. |
All the Old Testament heroes, from Lamech downwards, were polygamists. |
Cain under his alias Tubal-Cain invents weapons of war, and Lamech uses them to kill those who insult him. |
Lamech hoped, in addition, for the restoration of the former state. |