Read Genesis 4 here or at Bible Gateway.
The Hebrew paragraph divisions:
Gen 4:1-26 {s} Exile from family is the consequence of sin
How many have read or seen a reference to the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages of history in books or documentaries? Archaeology splits early human history into these: Stone Age (stone/ bone tools, ending ~2000 BC), Bronze Age (bronze and early cities, ~3000 BC), and Iron Age (iron tools, ~1200 BC). These dates vary by region, but they show how tools shaped life mankind’s early life (edited from Infogalactic.com).
But today we learn, according to the Plain Meaning teaching tool, that the first urban civilization was built by Cain, which he named Enoch after his son. He could no longer till the ground for food, so his city was the first commercial center where food producers could trade their food for wares. Urban civilization and tool forging in metals—both of bronze and iron—grew up together.
And Zillah, she also bore Tubal-cain, the forger of every cutting instrument of bronze and iron; and the sister of Tubal-cain was Naamah. Gen 4:22
Critics reject this this conclusion, favoring their interpretations over Scripture. Yet, God’s inspired Word in Genesis records the accurate history of mankind, showing a truer past, challenging man’s timeline.
If there are questions, these are good resources:
Where did Cain get his wife? – Answers in Genesis
The Antiquities of the Jews Book I, Chapter 2: Concerning the Posterity of Adam, and the Ten Generations from Him to the Deluge – Josephus
The Authenticity of the Book of Genesis – Dr. William Cooper
The Autographs of Scripture – Christine Miller (that from the beginning, man had language and writing, and employed it in keeping written records which were compiled into our Bible)
Genesis 3 and 4: On desiring to rule – Christine Miller
Genesis 4:26: Then Men Began – Christine Miller
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