Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it: lest I take the city, and it be called after my name.
Key themes
LoveJustice and mercyPeaceDavidic covenant
Glossary
- City People
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The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).