Genesis genealogical ancestor
Nimrod
People
also: Nimrod
Nimrod is named in Genesis as one begotten by Cush and described as a mighty man.
Nimrod in the Bible is the Genesis genealogical ancestor whom Cush begot; the text says he “began to be a mighty man in the land” (Genesis 10:8). The next verse calls him “a mighty man of wild game before the LORD” and preserves a saying comparing someone to Nimrod (Genesis 10:9).
Nimrod is named in at least 2 verses, all in Genesis. The supplied genealogy connects him with Cush (Genesis 10:8).
2
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1
Books
Genesis 10:8
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