Kenan, Ma-halalel, and Jared represent the fourth, fifth, and sixth generations of mankind. Regarding the relationship of these three persons, see the comments on the previous verse. According to Gen 5.12-17, Kenan was seventy years old when Ma-halalel was born. Ma-halalel was sixty-five years old when Jared was born.

Quoted with permission from Omanson, Roger L. and Ellington, John E. A Handbook on 1-2 Chronicles, Volume 1. (UBS Helps for Translators). Miami: UBS, 2014. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .