In modern society as well as the Judeo-Christian churches and synagogues, Cain’s story is one that is more familiar than Lilith’s. Cain was the first son to be born of this new earth. He was the first born son of Adam and Eve and therefore expected to be the continuation of the family line. In early Jewish tradition, the first born was held in highest regard in the family and would be the one to inherit the property as well as the responsibility to carry on the family name. They were regarded with the highest respect. (The King James Version of The Holy Bible)

In continuing with the Biblical story, Cain was the overseer and protector of the fruits and vegetables of the earth. His youngest brother Abel was the overseer of the animals of the earth. Each brother was expected to give freely of their offering to Yahweh. During one sacrificial ceremony, Abel was picking his best sheep as a sacrifice, as per the Jewish tradition. But, Cain rebelled and chose to keep the best fruits and vegetables for himself and offered the second best to Yahweh. As a result Yahweh did not accept Cain’s sacrifice and Cain was embarrassed at being refused. In a fit of rage Cain stuck his brother in the field and became the first murderer on this earth. As the first blood of man spilled onto the earth, Yahweh cast him from the land and turned him into a creature of darkness. But as a protection for Cain he placed a mark on him that would keep him from harm from others. This Mark of Cain would protect him from harm and give him strength but at the same time would isolate Cain from acceptance of man. He was left to wander the earth and search for acceptance from others.