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1.1 KiB
1.1 KiB
Cush
Facts:
Cush was the oldest son of Noah's son Ham. He was also the ancestor of Nimrod. Two of his brothers were named Egypt and Canaan.
- In Old Testament times, "Cush" was the name of a large region of land south of Israel. It is probable that the land was named after Ham's son Cush.
- The ancient region of Cush covered an area of land that may have, at different times, included parts of the modern-day countries of Sudan, Egypt, Ethiopia, and possibly, Saudi Arabia.
- Another man named Cush is mentioned in the Psalms. He was a Benjamite.
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(See also: Arabia, Canaan, Egypt, Ethiopia)
Bible References:
Word Data:##
- Strong's: H3568, H3569, H3570