Zillah

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Zillah was one of two wives mentioned in the Bible for Lamech. The other was Adah.

Zillah was the mother of a daughter, Naamah, and a son, Tubal-Cain, who forged tools out of bronze and iron.

Zillah is mentioned by name in Genesis 4:19, 22, 23.

The name Zillah means "shadow of darkness" or "protection."

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