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The phrase 'a mighty hunter before the LORD' likely carries the sen…
The phrase 'a mighty hunter before the LORD' likely carries the sense of defiance or opposition to the LORD, as Nimrod's later building of Babel demonstrates rebellion against God. (Genesis 10:9; 11:4)
Genesis 10:9 (KJV)
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And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be a mighty one in the earth. (Genesis 10:8)
Genesis 10:8 (KJV)
He began to be a mighty one in the earth. (Genesis 10:8)
Genesis 10:8 (KJV)
He was a mighty hunter before the LORD: wherefore it is said, Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD. (Genesis 10:9)
Genesis 10:9 (KJV)
And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel, and Erech, and Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar. (Genesis 10:10)
Genesis 10:10 (KJV)
Out of that land went forth Asshur, and builded Nineveh, and the city Rehoboth, and Calah. (Genesis 10:11)
Genesis 10:11 (KJV)
And Resen between Nineveh and Calah: the same is a great city. (Genesis 10:12)
Genesis 10:12 (KJV)