Methuselah

Methuselah is a biblical patriarch who is noted for his extraordinary longevity. According to the Book of Genesis in the Hebrew Bible, Methuselah lived to the age of 969 years, making him the longest-lived figure in the Bible. The name "Methuselah" is of Hebrew origin (מְתוּשֶׁלַח, Mətūšélaḥ), and is often interpreted as meaning "man of the spear" or "his death shall bring." In the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, the name is rendered as Μαθουσάλα (Mathousala), and in the Latin Vulgate, it appears as Mathusala. The Book of Jubilees, an ancient Jewish text, provides additional context about Methuselah, describing him as a righteous man who walked with God, similar to his grandfather Enoch. Methuselah is also mentioned in the Quran, where he is referred to as Māthūṣala (ماثوسلا), and his longevity is similarly noted. The story of Methuselah has been a subject of interest and speculation, with various interpretations and adaptations in literature, art, and popular culture throughout history.