Why Did God PROTECT the First Murderer? — The Mark of Cain Explained
God protected Cain from being killed in retaliation for murdering his brother Abel to prevent the escalation of unchecked human vengeance and to demonstrate divine mercy even in the midst of severe judgment. The Mark of Cain served as a divine warning that anyone who killed Cain would suffer sevenfold vengeance, effectively preserving Cain’s life …
