Lux Domini

Genesis 10:12

And Resen between Nineveh and Calah: the same is a great city.
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HopeCreationFallCovenant

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Genesis 10:11Genesis 10:13Romans 8:24Revelation 21:4

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Glossary

Calah Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Nimrud.

City People

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).

Nineveh Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Nineveh.

Resen Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Qaryat as Salamiyah.