Bible Topics for Kids
ASSYRIA, An empire founded by Nimrod
Genesis 10:8-12
8. Cush became the father of Nimrod. He began to be a mighty one in the earth.
9. He was a mighty hunter before The LORD. Therefore it is said, "like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before The LORD".
10. The beginning of his kingdom was Babel, Erech, Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar.
11. Out of that land he went into ASSYRIA, and built Nineveh, Rehoboth Ir, Calah,
12. and Resen between Nineveh and the great city Calah.
Micah 5:6
They 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.