Nimrod
Archimandrite Nikifor’s Biblical Encyclopedia
(rebellious, seditious) (Gen. 10:8-9)—son of Cush, distinguished in a special way among his other sons in the Book of Genesis. This name may have been given to him by the peoples whom he oppressed. Among other things, he was regarded as one of the mighty hunters. The expression “he was a mighty hunter before the LORD (God)” signifies that he possessed a particular skill in hunting wild beasts. The words “before the LORD” are no more than an allegorical phrase, signifying “exceedingly powerful.” The Hebrews look upon him as the leader of those persons who undertook the building of the Tower of Babel. In the opinion of the Eastern Christians, he was the first person who introduced idolatry. He occupied himself especially with the building of