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Genesis 10:8

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8 Cush became the father of Nimrod. He began to be a mighty one in the earth.

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Arcana Coelestia #1245

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1245. Verses 26-29. And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah. And Hadoram, and Uzal, and Diklah. And Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba. And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan. These were so many nations of the family of Eber, by which are signified so many rituals.

  
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