Abel
Abel is the brother of Cain. He was the second son of Adam and Eve.The Bible says that he was killed by his brother because his brother envied him.
Abel | |
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 Icon of Abel by Theophanes the Greek | |
| Parent(s) | Adam and Eve |
| Relatives | In Genesis: Cain (sibling) Seth (sibling) According to later traditions: Aclima (sibling) Awan (sibling) Azura (sibling) |
Abel was the younger brother. He took care of animals, mostly sheep and goats.
When Cain gave God some of his crops as a sacrifice, God was happy. However when Abel killed some of his animals for God, God was happier. Cain was angry, so he killed Abel.
Abel Media
Grave of Abel within the Nabi Habeel Mosque
The Mausoleum of Abel in the Nabi Habeel Mosque
