Mighty hunter, built cities
Nimrod
Named in 4 verses across 3 books, first in Genesis 10:8.
נִמְרֹדNimrod
The name means “rebellion (but probably an unknown Assyrian word).” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Cush
- People
- Early Patriarch
About Nimrod Written by AI
Nimrod was a descendant of Cush, the son of Ham (Genesis 10:8). He was described as a mighty hunter before the Lord, indicating his prowess and skill (Genesis 10:9). Nimrod became a powerful ruler, establishing a kingdom that included the cities of Babel, Erech, Accad, and Calneh in the land of Shinar (Genesis 10:10). He also expanded his kingdom to Assyria, where he built the cities of Nineveh, Rehoboth Ir, Calah, and Resen (Genesis 10:11 to 12). The land of Assyria is referred to as the land of Nimrod (Micah 5:6), further emphasizing his influence and power in the region.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Firm, a descendant of Cush, the son of Ham. He was the first who claimed to be a “mighty one in the earth.” Babel was the beginning of his kingdom, which he gradually enlarged (Gen. 10:8-10). The “land of Nimrod” (Micah 5:6) is a designation of Assyria or of Shinar, which is a part of it.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Genesis 10:8
Cush was the father of Nimrod, who began to be a mighty one on the earth.
- Genesis 10:9
He was a mighty hunter before the LORD; so it is said, “Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before the LORD.”
- 1 Chronicles 1:10
Cush was the father of Nimrod, who began to be a mighty one on the earth.
- Micah 5:6
And they will rule the land of Assyria with the sword, and the land of Nimrod with the blade drawn. So He will deliver us when Assyria invades our land and marches into our borders.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.