In other words, was the entire scenario meant to happen?
The first woman was deceived into eating the the forbidden fruit.
The first man chose to eat the fruit and die with the first woman.
Was it supposed to happen? NO.
Did God know it was going to happen? YES.
Isai 46:9 (KJV) Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me,
10 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
The only way God could declare the end from the beginning was if He saw everything that happened.
Does that mean God made it happen? NO.
Does that mean God allowed it to happen? YES.
"John 5:39 (KJS) Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me."