Nimrod is described as a mighty man and “a mighty hunter before the LORD” Genesis 10:8–9. Genesis connects him with an early kingdom and lists cities associated with his rule, including Babel and others in the land of Shinar Genesis 10:10–12.
This unit appears within the “table of nations” in Genesis 10, which mostly lists descendants and territories. The Nimrod notice briefly shifts from genealogy to a compact narrative that explains why certain places and political formations matter.
This passage matters because it ties the detail to the larger movement of the book, keeping the answer connected to context rather than isolated wording.
A common mistake is to treat this as trivia. Names, places, numbers, and sequence details often carry memory, covenant identity, or narrative movement in the biblical story.
Start with Genesis 10:8-9, then read the surrounding section so the answer stays connected to the passage's flow.
8Cush became the father of Nimrod: he began to be a mighty one in the earth.
9He was a mighty hunter before Yahweh. Therefore it is said, "Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before Yahweh."