Home›Library›Hellenistic Jewish Writers›The Midrash of Philo›What Really Drove Cain to Murder Abel in the Field What Really Drove Cain to Murder Abel in the Field The Midrash of Philo 8:1 Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026 Why he slew his brother in the field? (Genesis 4:9). ThemesCreationJealousyDivine JusticeViolenceHumor ← PreviousWhat Sound Did Adam and Eve Hear in the GardenNext →Why Noah Found Grace in the Eyes of the Lord