The first person to die in human history, according to the Bible, was Abel. Abel was the son of Adam and Eve, the first humans created by God. He was killed by his brother Cain, making him the first recorded death in human history. This event is described in the Book of Genesis, where Cain became jealous of Abel because God favored Abel’s offering over his own. In a fit of rage and jealousy, Cain killed Abel. This tragic story highlights themes of jealousy, anger, and the consequences of sin.
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