# Abel # ## Facts: ## Abel was Adam and Eve's second son. He was Cain's younger brother. * Abel was a shepherd. * Abel sacrificed some of his animals as an offering to God. * God was pleased with Abel and his offerings. * Adam and Eve's firstborn son Cain murdered Abel. (Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names)) (See also: [[../other/cain.md]], [[../other/sacrifice.md]], [[../other/shepherd.md]]) ## Bible References: ## * [Genesis 04:1-2](en/tn/gen/help/04/01) * [Genesis 04:8-9](en/tn/gen/help/04/08) * [Hebrews 12:22-24](en/tn/heb/help/12/22) * [Luke 11:49-51](en/tn/luk/help/11/49) * [Matthew 23:34-36](en/tn/mat/help/23/34)