The story of Cain and Abel is a well-known story of the Hebrew Bible. A story of jealousy between the sons of Adam and Eve. The eldest son, Cain, a tiller of the soil while his brother Abel became a herder of sheep. When the time came to bring forth offering before the Lord, Cain presents the fruits of the land and Abel choice of the firstling of his flock. While Abel receives regard from the Lord for his offerings, Cain does not. The Lord tells him to focus on overruling the sin that lays in wait for him. Jealousy clouding his thoughts and heart, Cain kills Abel in a field and proceeds to lie to the Lord when asked of his whereabouts. The Lord curses him to a life of wandering, although in an act of mercy the Lord marks Cain so that whoever crosses his path will know not to slay him. In 2014, the memorable story gained a contemporary within a television series, Supernatural. This haunting series …show more content…
Titled First Born, the episode introduces Cain as the Father of Murder and a figure who hasn’t be seen in quite some time. Dean Winchester and Crowley, the King of Hell, are in search of the First Blade, a blade that is said to be able to kill the Knights of Hell. After Cain kills Abel, he becomes a demon who kills 1000 and trains the Knights of Hell. After a fight with some lower demons, Cain finally reveals what really happened that fateful day. Abel wasn’t receiving God’s favor but Lucifer’s. Lucifer planned to make Abel his pet. In an effort to save his brother’s soul, Cain makes a deal with Lucifer. Abel’s soul goes to Heaven in exchange for his own soul going to Hell. Lucifer agrees so long as Cain sends Abel’s soul to Hell. Cain becomes a soldier of Hell after Abel’s death. For centuries, Cain along with the other Knights of Hell wreak havoc. In order for Dean to use the First Blade, he must first have the Mark of Cain. The Mark is the source of power behind the