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She gave birth a second time to Cain’s brother Abel. Abel cared for the flocks, and Cain farmed the fertile land.

Some time later, Cain presented an offering to the Lord from the land’s crops while Abel presented his flock’s oldest offspring with their fat. The Lord looked favorably on Abel and his sacrifice

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Later she gave birth to his brother Abel.(A)

Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil.(B) In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering(C) to the Lord.(D) And Abel also brought an offering—fat portions(E) from some of the firstborn of his flock.(F) The Lord looked with favor on Abel and his offering,(G)

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