Gen 10:9 | MHM | STEP | v. 9 : Nimrod became famous as a mighty hunter before the Lord ( v. 9 ). Some people think he used hunting to help his country by controlling wild animals, gaining respect and power. Others think he used his skills to gather followers and take control by force. In God’s eyes, he was just a “mighty hunter,” no matter how great he seemed to others. People who use violence and force to rule are not truly great in God’s sight (Isa. xiv. 14, 15; Dan. viii. 5 ; Luke xxii. 25; Isa. vii. 13 ).

‏ Genesis 10:9

v. 9: Nimrod became famous as a mighty hunter before the Lord (v. 9 ^a). Some people think he used hunting to help his country by controlling wild animals, gaining respect and power. Others think he used his skills to gather followers and take control by force. In God’s eyes, he was just a “mighty hunter,” no matter how great he seemed to others. People who use violence and force to rule are not truly great in God’s sight (Isa. xiv. 14, 15; Dan. viii. 5 ^b; Luke xxii. 25; Isa. vii. 13 ^c).