Irad, son of Enoch
The name Irad means “wild ass; heap of empire; dragon.” Irad is mentioned in 1 verse of the Bible, first in Genesis 4:18.
Family of Irad
Who was Irad?
Runner; wild ass, one of the antediluvian patriarchs, the father of Mehujael (Gen. 4:18), and grandson of Cain.
Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.
Key verses about Irad
- Genesis 4:18
And unto Enoch was born Irad: and Irad begat Mehujael: and Mehujael begat Methusael: and Methusael begat Lamech.