# Cush ## Related Ideas: Cushite ## 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. (Translation suggestions: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]]) (See also: [Arabia](../names/arabia.md), [Canaan](../names/canaan.md), [Egypt](../names/egypt.md), [Ethiopia](../names/ethiopia.md)) ## Bible References: * [1 Chronicles 01:8-10](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/01/08) * [Ezekiel 29:10](rc://en/tn/help/ezk/29/10) * [Genesis 02:13](rc://en/tn/help/gen/02/13) * [Genesis 10:6-7](rc://en/tn/help/gen/10/06) * [Jeremiah 13:23](rc://en/tn/help/jer/13/23) ## Word Data: * Strong's: H3568, H3569, H3570, H3571 ## Forms Found in the English ULB: Cush, Cushite, Cushites