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1 Chronicles 1:10

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Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

And Cush was the father of Nimrod: he was the first to be a great man in the earth.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Now Chus begot Nemrod: he began to be mighty upon earth.

Free Bible Version

Cush was the father of Nimrod, who became the world's first tyrant.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Cush begate Nimrod, who began to be mightie in the earth.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

Another descendant of Cush was Nimrod. When he grew up, he became a mighty warrior on the earth.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Cush became the father of Nimrod, who was the first conqueror on the earth.

Noah Webster Bible

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.

Young's Literal Translation

And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be a mighty one in the land.

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.

Summary

This verse lists the descendants of Noah's son Shem, tracing the genealogy from Shem to Abraham. It serves as a historical record of the lineage leading to the patriarchs of Israel, highlighting the continuity of God's plan throughout generations. By documenting these names, the verse emphasizes the importance of ancestry and heritage in the context of God's covenant with His people. It sets the stage for the unfolding of God's redemptive work through the nation of Israel, ultimately culminating in the birth of Jesus Christ. This genealogy showcases God's faithfulness in preserving and guiding His chosen people according to His divine purposes.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

He began to be mighty upon the earth - "He began to be bold in sin, a murderer of the innocent, and a rebel before the Lord." - T.

1 Chronicles 1:10

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.

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Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

And Cush was the father of Nimrod: he was the first to be a great man in the earth.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Now Chus begot Nemrod: he began to be mighty upon earth.

Free Bible Version

Cush was the father of Nimrod, who became the world's first tyrant.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Cush begate Nimrod, who began to be mightie in the earth.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

Another descendant of Cush was Nimrod. When he grew up, he became a mighty warrior on the earth.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Cush became the father of Nimrod, who was the first conqueror on the earth.

Noah Webster Bible

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.

Young's Literal Translation

And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be a mighty one in the land.