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The First Worldly King
Commentators agree that Nimrod marks a major shift in human society. Before him, leadership was likely based on family and tribe. Nimrod, however, "began to be a mighty one," establishing the first organized kingdom by consolidating tribes and cities under his rule. He is seen as the founder of the first post-flood empire.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 10:6–20
18th Century
Theologian
6. מצרים mı̂tsrayı̂m — “Mitsraim.” מצר mētser — “straitness, limit, pressure.” מצור mātsôr — …
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 10:8
19th Century
Bishop
Cush begat Nimrod. —This does not mean that Nimrod was the son of Cush, but only that Cush was his ancestor. In the days of Nimrod, the po…
John Calvin
On Genesis 10:8
16th Century
Theologian
And Cush begat Nimrod. It is certain that Cush was the prince of the Ethiopians. Moses relates the remarkable history of his son Nimrod, b…
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John Gill
On Genesis 10:8
17th Century
Pastor
And Cush begat Nimrod
Besides the other five sons before mentioned; and probably this was his youngest son, being me…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 10:8–14
17th Century
Minister
Nimrod was a great man in his day; he began to be mighty in the earth. Those before him were content to be on the same level with their neighbors, …