Gen 10:11 | NET2full | STEP | From that land he went to Assyria , where he built Nineveh , Rehoboth Ir , Calah ,

‏ Genesis 10:11

11 From that land he went ^{▼▼tn The subject of the verb translated “went” is probably still Nimrod. However, it has also been interpreted that “Ashur went,” referring to a derivative power.} to Assyria, ^{▼▼tn Heb “Asshur.”} where he built Nineveh, ^{▼▼sn Nineveh was an ancient Assyrian city situated on the Tigris River.} Rehoboth Ir, ^{▼▼sn The name Rehoboth Ir means “and broad streets of a city,” perhaps referring to a suburb of Nineveh.} Calah, ^{▼▼sn Calah (modern Nimrud) was located 20 miles north of Nineveh.}