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Abel

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Abel In Gen. 4, the second son of Adam and Eve, whose offering to God was accepted, thereby incurring the wrath of his brother Cain, who failed to win the divine approval and in jealousy murdered Abel. He is praised in Heb. 11: 4 for his faith which is a continuing encouragement.

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