Genesis 4:21 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Bible Comments

‘His brother's name was Jubal. He was the father of all those who play the lyre and pipe.'

The wandering life of the family would encourage the need for diversions. Perhaps he invented these musical instruments, or perhaps he was the first one to introduce them to the tribe. Either way he was remembered for it.

Genesis 4:21

21 And his brother's name was Jubal: he was the father of all such as handle the harp and organ.