1 Chronicles 1:10
New International Version
Cush was the father of Nimrod, who became a mighty warrior on earth.

New Living Translation
Cush was also the ancestor of Nimrod, who was the first heroic warrior on earth.

English Standard Version
Cush fathered Nimrod. He was the first on earth to be a mighty man.

Berean Standard Bible
Cush was the father of Nimrod, who began to be a mighty one on the earth.

King James Bible
And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be mighty upon the earth.

New King James Version
Cush begot Nimrod; he began to be a mighty one on the earth.

New American Standard Bible
Cush fathered Nimrod; he began to be a mighty one on the earth.

NASB 1995
Cush became the father of Nimrod; he began to be a mighty one in the earth.

NASB 1977
And Cush became the father of Nimrod; he began to be a mighty one in the earth.

Legacy Standard Bible
Cush was the father of Nimrod; he began to be a mighty one on the earth.

Amplified Bible
Cush became the father of Nimrod; he began to be a mighty one upon the earth.

Christian Standard Bible
Cush fathered Nimrod, who was the first to become a great warrior on earth.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Cush fathered Nimrod, who was the first to become a great warrior on earth.

American Standard Version
And Cush begat Nimrod; he began to be a mighty one in the earth.

Contemporary English Version
Ethiopia was also the father of Nimrod, the world's first mighty warrior.

English Revised Version
And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be a mighty one in the earth.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Cush was the father of Nimrod, the first mighty warrior on the earth.

Good News Translation
Cush had a son named Nimrod, who became the world's first great conqueror.)

International Standard Version
Cush fathered Nimrod. He became the first powerful ruler on the earth.

Majority Standard Bible
Cush was the father of Nimrod, who began to be a mighty one on the earth.

NET Bible
Cush was the father of Nimrod, who established himself as a mighty warrior on earth.

New Heart English Bible
Cush became the father of Nimrod; he began to be a mighty hunter in the earth.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Cush begat Nimrod. He began to be mighty upon the earth.

World English Bible
Cush became the father of Nimrod. He began to be a mighty one in the earth.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Cush begot Nimrod: he began to be a mighty one in the land.

Young's Literal Translation
And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be a mighty one in the land.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Cush begat Nimrod. He began to be strong in the earth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now Chus begot Nemrod: he began to be mighty upon earth.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then Cush conceived Nimrod, and he began to be powerful upon the earth.

New American Bible
Cush became the father of Nimrod, who was the first to be a warrior on the earth.

New Revised Standard Version
Cush became the father of Nimrod; he was the first to be a mighty one on the earth.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Cush begat Nimrod; and he began to be a mighty man in the earth.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Cush begot Nemruud; he began to be a mighty man in the earth.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Cush begot Nimrod; he began to be a mighty one in the earth.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Chus begot Nebrod: he began to be a mighty hunter on the earth.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
From Adam to Abraham
9The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raamah, and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan. 10Cush was the father of Nimrod, who began to be a mighty one on the earth. 11Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites,…

Cross References
Genesis 10:8-10
Cush was the father of Nimrod, who began to be a mighty one on the earth. / He was a mighty hunter before the LORD; so it is said, “Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before the LORD.” / His kingdom began in Babylon, Erech, Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar.

Genesis 10:6-7
The sons of Ham: Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan. / The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.

Genesis 11:1-9
Now the whole world had one language and a common form of speech. / And as people journeyed eastward, they found a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there. / And they said to one another, “Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly.” So they used brick instead of stone, and tar instead of mortar. ...

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.

Isaiah 10:9-11
“Is not Calno like Carchemish? Is not Hamath like Arpad? Is not Samaria like Damascus? / As my hand seized the idolatrous kingdoms whose images surpassed those of Jerusalem and Samaria, / and as I have done to Samaria and its idols, will I not also do to Jerusalem and her idols?”

Isaiah 14:4-6
you will sing this song of contempt against the king of Babylon: How the oppressor has ceased, and how his fury has ended! / The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers. / It struck the peoples in anger with unceasing blows; it subdued the nations in rage with relentless persecution.

Isaiah 14:12-15
How you have fallen from heaven, O day star, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the ground, O destroyer of nations. / You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” ...

Jeremiah 50:18
Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “I will punish the king of Babylon and his land as I punished the king of Assyria.

Jeremiah 51:58
This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Babylon’s thick walls will be leveled, and her high gates consumed by fire. So the labor of the people will be for nothing; the nations will exhaust themselves to fuel the flames.”

Ezekiel 31:3-9
Look at Assyria, a cedar in Lebanon, with beautiful branches that shaded the forest. It towered on high; its top was among the clouds. / The waters made it grow; the deep springs made it tall, directing their streams all around its base and sending their channels to all the trees of the field. / Therefore it towered higher than all the trees of the field. Its branches multiplied, and its boughs grew long as it spread them out because of the abundant waters. ...

Ezekiel 32:22-23
Assyria is there with her whole company; her graves are all around her. All of them are slain, fallen by the sword. / Her graves are set in the depths of the Pit, and her company is all around her grave. All of them are slain, fallen by the sword—those who once spread terror in the land of the living.

Matthew 1:1-17
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...

Luke 3:23-38
Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...

Acts 7:2-4
And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, / and told him, ‘Leave your country and your kindred and go to the land I will show you.’ / So Abraham left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After his father died, God brought him out of that place and into this land where you are now living.

Romans 1:21-23
For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, / and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images of mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles.


Treasury of Scripture

And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be mighty on the earth.

Genesis 10:8-12
And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be a mighty one in the earth…

Micah 5:6
And they shall waste the land of Assyria with the sword, and the land of Nimrod in the entrances thereof: thus shall he deliver us from the Assyrian, when he cometh into our land, and when he treadeth within our borders.

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1 Chronicles 1
1. Adam's line to Noah.
5. The sons of Japheth.
8. The sons of Ham.
17. The sons of Shem.
24. Shem's line to Abraham.
29. Ishmael's sons.
32. The sons of Keturah.
34. The posterity of Abraham by Esau.
38. The sons of Seir.
43. The kings of Edom.
51. The dukes of Edom.














Cush
The name "Cush" refers to the eldest son of Ham, who was one of Noah's three sons. In the Hebrew context, "Cush" is often associated with the region south of Egypt, known today as Ethiopia or Sudan. This connection highlights the geographical spread of Noah's descendants and the early post-flood civilizations. Cush's lineage is significant as it represents the expansion of humanity and the fulfillment of God's command to "be fruitful and multiply" (Genesis 9:1).

was the father of
This phrase indicates a genealogical relationship, emphasizing the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative. In Hebrew culture, genealogies were crucial for establishing identity, inheritance, and fulfilling God's promises through specific family lines. The phrase underscores the continuity of God's plan through generations, as each descendant plays a role in the unfolding of biblical history.

Nimrod
Nimrod is a figure of great interest and intrigue in biblical history. His name is often associated with rebellion, as some scholars suggest it may derive from the Hebrew root "marad," meaning "to rebel." Nimrod is traditionally seen as a mighty hunter and a powerful leader, and his reputation as a "mighty one" suggests a person of significant influence and authority. His legacy is often linked to the founding of major cities and civilizations, such as Babylon, which later becomes a symbol of human pride and opposition to God.

who began to be
This phrase indicates the initiation of a new phase or role in Nimrod's life. It suggests a transition from ordinary existence to one of prominence and power. The Hebrew verb used here can imply the start of a significant endeavor or the establishment of a new order. In the context of Nimrod, it marks the beginning of his rise to power and his impact on the ancient world.

a mighty one
The term "mighty one" in Hebrew is "gibbor," which denotes strength, valor, and heroism. It is often used to describe warriors or leaders of great renown. Nimrod's designation as a "mighty one" highlights his exceptional abilities and his role as a formidable figure in early human history. This term also carries connotations of divine favor or blessing, as strength and might were often seen as gifts from God.

on the earth
This phrase situates Nimrod's influence within the broader context of the world. It emphasizes the scope of his power and the extent of his impact on human civilization. The mention of "the earth" also serves as a reminder of the post-flood world, where humanity was tasked with repopulating and stewarding God's creation. Nimrod's account is a testament to the complexities of human ambition and the potential for both greatness and rebellion in the exercise of power.

Verse 10. - The Septuagint supplies the word κυνηγὸς after γίγας. Also after this description of Nimrod, it proceeds to the enumeration of the posterity of Shem, omitting all mention of Ham's grandsons through Mizraim and Cainan. Up to that point the names in this book and Genesis are in agreement in the Septuagint Version. It is evident that some of the names in this portion of the genealogy are not strictly those of the individual, but of the tribe or nation which came to be, as, for instance, Mizraim, Ludim, the Jebusite, the Amorite, and so on.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And Cush
וְכ֖וּשׁ (wə·ḵūš)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3568: A son of Ham, also his descendants, also a land in the southern Nile Valley

was the father of
יָלַ֣ד (yā·laḏ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

Nimrod,
נִמְר֑וֹד (nim·rō·wḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5248: Nimrod -- a son of Cush and founder of the Babylonian kingdom

who
ה֣וּא (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

grew
הֵחֵ֔ל (hê·ḥêl)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2490: To bore, to wound, to dissolve, to profane, to break, to begin, to play

to be
לִהְי֥וֹת (lih·yō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

a mighty warrior
גִּבּ֖וֹר (gib·bō·wr)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant

on the earth.
בָּאָֽרֶץ׃ (bā·’ā·reṣ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land


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