Thematic Bible: Antiquity and origin of

Cush fathered Nimrod, who became the first fearless leader throughout the land. He became a fearless hunter in defiance of the LORD. That is why it is said, "Like Nimrod, a fearless hunter in defiance of the LORD." His kingdom began in the region of Shinar with the cities of Babylon, Erech, Akkad, and Calneh. read more.
From there he went north to Assyria and built Nineveh, Rehoboth-ir, and Calah,