Tubal-cain

Tubal-cain was the son of Lamech, a descendant of Adam's son Cain, and noted as an "artificer in brass and iron." Masonic tradition makes him the founder of smith-craft," and Josephus tells us that "he exceeded all men in strength," and was renowned for his war-like achievements. Son of Lamech; an artificer… — ( Genesis 4:19-22 )

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Biblical Reference

Genesis 4:19-22

19 And Lamech took unto him two wives: the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah. 20 And Adah bare Jabal: he was the father of such as dwell in tents, and of such as have cattle. 21 And his brother's name was Jubal: he was the father of all such as handle the harp and organ. 22 And Zillah, she also bare Tubalcain, an instructer of every artificer in brass and iron: and the sister of Tubalcain was Naamah.

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