And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be mighty upon the earth.
Cush was the father of Nimrod, who became a powerful ruler on the earth.
This verse tells us that Nimrod, who became a mighty leader, was the son of Cush.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles is part of the historical books of the Bible that record the genealogies of ancient peoples, tracing lineages from Adam through to the kings of Israel to establish God's covenant people. In this verse, Cush, a descendant of Noah through his son Ham, is noted as the father of Nimrod, who is described as becoming a powerful and influential figure in the early post-flood world. Nimrod is also referenced in Genesis as a mighty hunter and the builder of early cities like Babylon, symbolizing the rapid expansion of human societies after the flood.
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