So Jared lived a total of 962 years, and then he died.
Parallel translations
- WEB All of the days of Jared were nine hundred sixty-two years, then he died.
- KJV And all the days of Jared were nine hundred sixty and two years: and he died.
- NKJV So all the days of Jared were nine hundred and sixty-two years; and he died.
- NASB So all the days of Jared were 962 years, and he died.
- NLT Jared lived 962 years, and then he died.
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Quick answer
Jared lives a total of 962 years and then dies. It again sounds the note of death.
Overview
Jared reaches one of the longest lifespans recorded, yet still dies, repeating the chapter's refrain. The universal reach of death is underscored once more. This makes the exception about to be told concerning Enoch all the more striking.
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