Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.
Key themes
WisdomJustice and mercyVanityTime
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).