Genesis 10:10

And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel, and Erech, and Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar.

Cross-reference

Genesis 11:2 Historical context

Genesis 11:2 describes people settling in the land of Shinar, the same region where Nimrod's kingdom began in Genesis 10:10.

Genesis 11:9 Historical context

Genesis 11:9 explains the naming of Babel, the first city of Nimrod's kingdom from Genesis 10:10, providing the origin of the name.

Genesis 14:1 Historical context

Genesis 14:1 mentions Amraphel king of Shinar, the same land as Nimrod's kingdom in Genesis 10:10, linking to later events.

Amos 6:2 Historical context

Amos 6:2 calls readers to 'go to Calneh,' the same city mentioned in Genesis 10:10 as part of Nimrod's kingdom, showing its later significance.

Isaiah 10:9 Historical context

Isaiah 10:9 lists Calno (Calneh) among conquered cities, directly referencing one of Nimrod's cities from Genesis 10:10.

Micah 5:6 Allusion

Micah 5:6 mentions 'the land of Nimrod,' echoing the kingdom that began with Babel in Genesis 10:10, connecting Nimrod's territory to later prophecy.

Ezekiel 27:23 Historical context

Ezekiel 27:23 lists Canneh, likely Calneh from Shinar, connecting Tyre's trade to Nimrod's kingdom.