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Nimrod

Hebrew origin

Nimrod, a son of Cush, is described as a mighty man and a mighty hunter before Yahweh.

Meaning
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Occupation
Hunter · Ruler
First mention
Genesis 10:8

Family

Parents

Cush

Cush is one of Ham's sons and is listed as the father of Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, …

Siblings

Seba

Biblical figure · Scripture

Havilah

Biblical figure · Scripture

Sabtah

Biblical figure · Scripture

Raamah

Biblical figure · Scripture

Sabteca

Biblical figure · Scripture

Scripture references

  • Genesis 10:8

    Cush fathered Nimrod who was the first potentate on earth.

  • Genesis 10:9

    He was a mighty hunter in the eyes of Yahweh.