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Abel in the Bible, son of Adam and Eve, a shepherd, killed by his older brother, Cain; in the Gospel of St. Matthew, mentioned as the first martyr.

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Abel In the Old Testament (Genesis), the second son of Adam and Eve. Abel, the primal farmer, was killed by his brother Cain, the primal hunter, who was jealous that God had rejected his offering but accepted Abel's.

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Abel in the Bible, the younger son of Adam and Eve, murdered by his jealous brother Cain, after Abel's offering to God of a lamb was accepted by God, while Cain's sheaves were rejected.

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