Garden of Eden

Also called: Eden

First named: Genesis 2:8

Region Mesopotamia Primeval History

Disputed identification: Genesis 2:10-14 names four rivers, two of which (Tigris and Euphrates) are known today, suggesting a location in or near Mesopotamia — but the other two rivers cannot be securely identified, and no modern site is confidently proposed. Treated here as the location Scripture describes, not a claim about a discoverable spot on today's map.

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The garden God planted and placed the first man in, containing the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (Genesis 2:8-17). Adam and Eve lived there until their disobedience led to their expulsion, with cherubim and a flaming sword set to guard the way back (Genesis 3).

References: Genesis 2:8; Genesis 2:8-3:24

People connected to Garden of Eden

Abel (M) — second son of Adam and Eve, born after the expulsion from the garden
Genesis 4:2
Adam (M) — formed by God and placed here to work and keep the garden
Genesis 2:8; Genesis 2:15
Cain (M) — born to Adam and Eve after their expulsion from the garden
Genesis 3:24; Genesis 4:1
Eve (F) — formed from Adam's side here and deceived by the serpent
Genesis 2:22; Genesis 3:1-6

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