1 Chronicles 1:10

“And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be mighty upon the earth.”

"And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be mighty upon the earth." - 1 Chronicles 1:10
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What does 1 Chronicles 1:10 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Chronicles 1:10 in the King James Version (KJV) states, "And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be mighty upon the earth." This verse is part of a genealogical record in the first chapter of the book of 1 Chronicles. It lists the descendants of Shem, the son of…

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The Legacy of Strength: Understanding Nimrod's Influence

As we delve into the genealogical histories outlined in 1 Chronicles, we find a profound statement in 1 Chronicles 1:10 (KJV): "And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be mighty upon the earth." This single verse, comprised of only a few words, opens a door to a world of exploration…

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A Prayer for Strength and Purpose: Honoring Our Mighty Origins

O Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I reflect upon the origins of humanity and the paths that have shaped our history. In 1 Chronicles 1:10, we learn that "And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be mighty upon the earth." Lord, in this verse, we see a legacy of strength…

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1 Chronicles 1:10 - "And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be mighty upon the earth."
1 Chronicles 4 : 10
1 Chronicles 9:10 - "¶ And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,"
1 Chronicles 12:10 - "Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth,"
1 Chronicles 24:10 - "The seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,"
1 Chronicles 10:10 - "And they put his armour in the house of their gods, and fastened his head in the temple of Dagon."
1 Chronicles 15:10 - "Of the sons of Uzziel; Amminadab the chief, and his brethren an hundred and twelve."
1 Chronicles 8:10 - "And Jeuz, and Shachia, and Mirma. These were his sons, heads of the fathers."
1 Chronicles 10:1 - "Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa."
1 Chronicles 2:10 - "And Ram begat Amminadab; and Amminadab begat Nahshon, prince of the children of Judah;"
1 Chronicles 25:10 - "The third to Zaccur, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:"
1 Chronicles 10:11 - "¶ And when all Jabesh-gilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul,"
2 Chronicles 10:1 - "And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for to Shechem were all Israel come to make him king."
1 Chronicles 6:10 - "And Johanan begat Azariah, (he it is that executed the priest's office in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem:)"
1 Chronicles 23:10 - "And the sons of Shimei were, Jahath, Zina, and Jeush, and Beriah. These four were the sons of Shimei."
1 Chronicles 10:6 - "So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together."
1 Chronicles 10:5 - "And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died."
1 Chronicles 16:10 - "Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD."
1 Chronicles 10:3 - "And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers."
"¶ And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin," - 1 Chronicles 9:10
"Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth," - 1 Chronicles 12:10
"The seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah," - 1 Chronicles 24:10
1 Chronicles 3:10 - "¶ And Solomon's son was Rehoboam, Abia his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son,"
1 Chronicles 10:14 - "And enquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse."
1 Chronicles 28:10 - "Take heed now; for the LORD hath chosen thee to build an house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it."
1 Chronicles 7:10 - "The sons also of Jediael; Bilhan: and the sons of Bilhan; Jeush, and Benjamin, and Ehud, and Chenaanah, and Zethan, and Tharshish, and Ahishahar."
1 Chronicles 27:10 - "The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand."
1 Chronicles 5:10 - "And in the days of Saul they made war with the Hagarites, who fell by their hand: and they dwelt in their tents throughout all the east land of Gilead."
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