Rather unobtrusively, the Torah continues with the mention of one significant individual before continuing with the genealogies:
Cush fathered Nimrod. He began to be the first man of might on earth. He was a mighty hunter before Hashem; hence the saying, “Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before Hashem.” And the beginning of his kingdom was Bavel, Erekh, Akkad and Khalneh in the land of Shinar. From that land emerged Ashur, who built Nineveh and Rechovot-Ir and Kalach. Resen was between Nineveh and Kalach - this was the great city. (Bereishit 10:8-12)
What does the phrase "before Hashem" mean? We examine different views about Nimrod's character and achievements.
