genesis 10:8 And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be a mighty one in the earth.

genesis 10:8 Now Cush became the father of Nimrod; he became a mighty one on the earth.

8. Nimrod--mentioned as eclipsing all his family in renown. He early distinguished himself by his daring and successful prowess in hunting wild beasts. By those useful services he earned a title to public gratitude; and, having established a permanent ascendancy over the people, he founded the first kingdom in the world [Ge 10:10].

genesis 10:8 Now Cush became the father of Nimrod; he became a mighty one on the earth.

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