The genealogy from Adam to Noah is a foundational element in the biblical narrative, tracing the lineage of humanity from creation to the time of the Flood. This genealogy is primarily found in Genesis 5, which provides a detailed account of the descendants of Adam through his son Seth, leading to Noah, the central figure in the account of the Flood.

Adam

Adam, the first human created by God, is the starting point of this genealogy. According to Genesis 1:27, "So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." Adam's creation marks the beginning of human history, and he is placed in the Garden of Eden. After the fall, Adam and Eve have several children, but the genealogy in Genesis 5 focuses on their son Seth.

Seth

Seth is born to Adam and Eve after the murder of Abel by Cain. Genesis 4:25 states, "And Adam again had relations with his wife, and she gave birth to a son and named him Seth, saying, 'God has granted me another seed in place of Abel, since Cain killed him.'" Seth is seen as the appointed line through which the godly lineage continues.

Enosh

Seth's son, Enosh, is the next in the line. Genesis 5:6-7 records, "When Seth was 105 years old, he became the father of Enosh. And after he had become the father of Enosh, Seth lived 807 years and had other sons and daughters." The name Enosh signifies the beginning of a time when people began to call upon the name of the Lord (Genesis 4:26).

Kenan

Enosh's son, Kenan, continues the lineage. Genesis 5:9-10 states, "When Enosh was 90 years old, he became the father of Kenan. And after he had become the father of Kenan, Enosh lived 815 years and had other sons and daughters."

Mahalalel

Kenan's son, Mahalalel, is the next in the genealogy. Genesis 5:12-13 records, "When Kenan was 70 years old, he became the father of Mahalalel. And after he had become the father of Mahalalel, Kenan lived 840 years and had other sons and daughters."

Jared

Mahalalel's son, Jared, follows in the line. Genesis 5:15-16 states, "When Mahalalel was 65 years old, he became the father of Jared. And after he had become the father of Jared, Mahalalel lived 830 years and had other sons and daughters."

Enoch

Jared's son, Enoch, is a notable figure in this genealogy. Genesis 5:18-19 records, "When Jared was 162 years old, he became the father of Enoch. And after he had become the father of Enoch, Jared lived 800 years and had other sons and daughters." Enoch is distinguished by his close relationship with God, as Genesis 5:24 states, "Enoch walked with God, and then he was no more, because God took him away."

Methuselah

Enoch's son, Methuselah, is known for his long life. Genesis 5:25-26 states, "When Enoch was 65 years old, he became the father of Methuselah. And after he had become the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God 300 years and had other sons and daughters." Methuselah lived 969 years, the longest recorded lifespan in the Bible.

Lamech

Methuselah's son, Lamech, is the father of Noah. Genesis 5:28-29 records, "When Methuselah was 187 years old, he became the father of Lamech. And after he had become the father of Lamech, Methuselah lived 782 years and had other sons and daughters." Lamech names his son Noah, saying, "He will comfort us in the labor and painful toil of our hands caused by the ground the LORD has cursed."

Noah

Noah, the tenth generation from Adam, is a pivotal figure in the biblical narrative. Genesis 5:32 states, "After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth." Noah is chosen by God to survive the Flood and to preserve human and animal life, marking a new beginning for creation.

This genealogy not only traces the lineage from Adam to Noah but also highlights the continuity of God's plan through specific individuals who maintained a relationship with Him amidst a world increasingly filled with violence and corruption.