The Life of Methuselah
Enoch lived sixty-five years, and became the father of Methuselah. (GEN 5:21) So all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred and sixty-nine years, and he died...., spanning 969 years associated with Methuselah.
Description
Enoch lived sixty-five years, and became the father of Methuselah. (GEN 5:21) So all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred and sixty-nine years, and he died. (GEN 5:27)
Details
- Type
- Life
- Person
- Methuselah
- Start
- ~3316 BC(688 AH)
- End
- ~2347 BC(1657 AH)
- Duration
- 969 years
- Start Reference
- GEN 5:21
- End Reference
- GEN 5:27
Notes
Methuselah lived 969 years, longer than any other person born. Methuselah died just before the time of the Flood.
Related Life Epochs
Frequently Asked Questions
When did The Life of Methuselah occur in Bible history?
The Life of Methuselah occurred approximately ~3316 BC to ~2347 BC. This is 688–1657 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation using the Ussher chronology, where Year 1 = ~4004 BC). This period lasted 969 years.
What does “AH” mean in Bible chronology?
AH stands for “Anno Hominis” (Year of Man), a chronological system that counts years from Creation. Under the Ussher chronology, Year 1 AH corresponds to approximately 4004 BC.