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 2315 BC - 2215 BC
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| Name |
NIMROD |
| Birth |
2315 BC |
| Gender |
Male |
| _UID |
0F4A74889FE9F242BD7F004F18BBD1E929CB |
| Death |
2215 BC |
| Notes |
- Personal name meaning, rebellion or the valiant. Son of Cush or Ethiopia (Gen 10:8-10; 1 Chr 1:10). A hunter and builder of the kingdom of Babel who some Bible students have linked to Tukulti-Ninurta, an Assyrian king (about 1246-1206 B.C.). The bible does not give sufficient information to connect him with any other known figure of history. Others think that Amenophis III of Egypt (about 1411-1375 B.C.) or the heroic Gilgamesh might have been the ancient Nimrod. Regardless, extremely popular legends involve Nimrod as a ruler in both Assyrian and Egyptian lore. The prophet Micah called Assyria the land of Nimrod (Mic 5:6). Nimrod shows that the great Mesopotamian culture had its origin from the creative work of the God of Israel.
nimrod (4)
Gen 10:8-9 (2), 1 Chr 1:10, Mic 5:6
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| Person ID |
I323 |
z-Bible Genealogy |
| Last Modified |
11 Mar 2012 |
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| Photos |
 | Descendants of Shem, Japeth & Ham
This map shows the locations of the nations descended from Noah's 3 sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. |
 | Depiction of Nimrod, Terah, Abraham, Haran by Leipzig Machzor (circa. 1300)
From southwest Germany prayer book.
On the extreme left Nimrod is seated on a throne, wearing a crown and holding a staff. He gestures upwards asserting his authority, demanding that Abraham worship fire. Before him is the bearded figure of Terah in a turban, evidently explaining the wayward behavior of his son Abraham in destroying his idols. At his feet is a servant pleading with the king to rescind his death sentence of Abraham. Next are two clean-shaven figures in Jew’s hats, Abraham and his brother Haran. Abraham is more assertive, thrusting both hands forward while Haran equivocates, one hand up the other down. Finally on the right edge we see Abraham again, now engulfed in flames while heavenly hands save him from the fiery furnace. |
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