There are two Enochs mentioned in the Bible. One was the third
from Adam, the other was "the seventh from Adam" (Jude 14). One
is much more famous than the other. Enoch, the third from Adam
This Enoch was the product of wandering from God. He was the
third from Adam, a son of Cain (Gen 4:17). He was born in the
land of Nod, which means "wanderer." Displeased at Gods
acceptance of Abel and of his offering, and despising the
opportunity from God to sacrifice something acceptable,
murderous Cain turned his back on God, went out and began to
wander. God had predicted that Cain would be a vagabond (v 12).
In his wanderings in Nod, he not only had a son born but also
built a city and called it Enoch as well, after his son. The
name Enoch means "dedicated." This Enoch speaks of people who
are dedicated to this world and what it has to offer. It wasnt
just a street named after him, or a subdivision but, imagine, a
city! You would think that would make a man famous. In the
annals of earth these name sakes count, but t