8 Cush was also the father of Nimrod, who set himself up as the first tyrant on earth. 10 His kingdom began in the cities of Babel,10:10. "Babel" or "Babylon." Nimrod is the first person in Scripture described as having a kingdom, normally associated with an imposed rule using force. Erech, Akkad, and Calneh, all located in the land of Shinar.10:10. "Shinar": or "Babylonia."
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