0:57Abel See also Adam; Cain In the Old Testament, a son of Adam and Eve. Offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than did his brother Cain, Gen. 4:4–5 (Heb. 11:4; Moses 5:16–21). Was murdered by Cain, Gen. 4:8 (Moses 5:32). Received the priesthood from Adam, D&C 84:16. Satan plotted with Cain to murder Abel, Moses 5:28–31 (Hel. 6:27).