Methuselah: The Longest Life and the Shadow of Judgment. Methuselah stands as one of the most memorable names in the genealogies of Genesis. He is remembered primarily for his extraordinary longevity, living 969 years—the longest lifespan recorded in the Bible. Yet his life is more than a curiosity of ancient history. Methuselah represents both the patience of God in delaying judgment and the reality of death that still reigned over humanity after the fall.