Shnayim Ve'arba'im Umeya - mi yodeya?

Question

Who knows one hundred forty-two?

Please cite/link your sources, if possible. At some point at least twenty-four hours from now, I will:

• Upvote all interesting answers.

• Accept the best answer.

• Go on to the next number.

Answer 1

Lot died at 142 according to ספר הישר, פ׳ חיי שרה.

Answer 2

Tehillim 142 is one of the Psalms we traditionally recite in times of trouble.