Was Adam With Eve During the Serpent's Temptation?

No, Adam was not by Eve's side when she was being tempted by the serpent.

The Danger of Separation

Before the fall, holy angels visited the couple and specifically warned them not to separate from each other while performing their daily tasks3SG 39.1. The angels cautioned that if either one were alone, they would be in much greater danger of being approached by the fallen foe3SG 39.1. Despite these instructions to stay together for their safety, Eve found herself alone and near the forbidden tree20MR 40.2+1.

The Temptation and Fall

• The Serpent's Deceit: Satan chose a cunning approach, using the serpent as a medium to beguile Eve while she was apart from her husband1SP 32.1+2.

• Eve's Choice: Influenced by the serpent's deceptive reasoning, she ate the fruit, erroneously believing it would bring a more exalted lifeCH 108.3+1.

• Bringing the Fruit to Adam: It was only after she had already eaten and felt a pleasurable sensation that she bore the fruit to her husbandCH 108.3+1.

• Adam’s Decision: Adam was not deceived by the serpent's initial attack but permitted himself to be seduced by Eve's experience and his love for herTA 58.2+2.

Because they did not heed the divine warning to remain together, they were both eventually overcome by the enemy's arts and lost their beautiful Eden home3SG 39.1+2. The Bible confirms that while they were created to be together, it was the woman who was first beguiled by the serpent Genesis 3:1-6+1.