Genesis 10:8

WEB

⁸Cush became the father of Nimrod. He began to be a mighty one in the earth.

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KJV

⁸And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be a mighty one in the earth.

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BSB

⁸Cush was the father of Nimrod, who began to be a mighty one ^[+] on the earth.

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FBV

⁸Cush was also the father of Nimrod, who set himself up as the first tyrant on earth.

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Related Resources

Book of Genesis Summary: A Complete Animated Overview (Part 1) - BibleProject
Book of Genesis Summary: A Complete Animated Overview (Part 2) - BibleProject

Extra References

Micah 5:6

⁶They will rule the land of Assyria with the sword, and the land of Nimrod in its gates. He will deliver us from the Assyrian, when he invades our land, and when he marches within our border.