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'''Nimrod''', also know as '''Ninus''' (Greek: Νινος)<ref>[[Ctesias]], ''Persica''</ref><ref>[[Marcus Junianus Justinus Frontinus|Justin]], ''History of the World'',1.1</ref>, or '''Alorus''' (Greek: ἀλορος)<ref>[[Berossus the Chaldean]], ''Babylonika''</ref><ref>Hislop, Alexander, ''Two Babylons'', p.72, quoting Bunsen's ''Egypt'', notes ἀλορος to be Ninyus by noting through logic and etymology that ''Ninyas'' is Berossus' ''Ala-PAR-us''. By elimination, that makes Alorus Nimrod.</ref>  is noted as the founder of the city of [[Nineveh]]<ref>Diodorus Siculus, ''Biblotheca Historica'', 2.3.1</ref> builder of the [[Tower of Babel]]<ref>Josephus, Antiquities, 4.2</ref> and frequently the alleged founder of [[Babylon]] subject to a matter of technicalities<ref>see [[Semiramis]]</ref>.  He was the first recorded king of the Assyrians<ref>[[Eusebius]], ''Chronogrophy'', p.28</ref><ref>[[Diodorus]], ''Bibliotheca Historica'', 2.1.4 (quoting [[Ctesias]] ''Persica'')</ref><ref>Justin, ''History of the World'',1.1</ref> whose "kingdom" engulfed [[Babel]], Erech, Accad, Calneh and the land of Sinar<ref>{{bible ref|Genesis|10|10}}</ref> (which was otherwise known as the land of Nimrod)<ref name="JE">Jewish Encyclopedia's article on Nimrod</ref><ref>[[Eusebius]], ''Chronogrophy'', p.29</ref>, all of Asia Minor to Istanbul, Egypt, Arabia, Armenia, north of Georgia and into southern Russia as far as the Don river which pours into the Sea of Azov, Media (north Iran), Persia (South Eastern Iran), parts of Pakistahn and Afghanistan, <ref>Diodorus Siculus, ''Biblotheca Historica'', 2.2.1</ref> and Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan<ref>Diodorus Siculus, ''Biblotheca Historica'', 2.5.3-2.6.8</ref> over which he allegedly reigned for 52 years{{Citation needed|march 2023}}.  It was he who was the first to form men into armies, practice military arts and form an empire by subjugation.<ref>Justin, ''History of the World'',1.1</ref> He was also the inventor of a system of governmental law<ref>Justin, ''History of the World'',1.1</ref>, currency & taxes<ref>[[Josephus]], ''Antiquities of the Jews''</ref><ref>[[Diodorus]], ''Bibliotheca Historica'', 2.1.7 (quoting [[Ctesias]] ''Persica'')</ref>.

'''Nimrod''', also know as '''Ninus''' (Greek: Νινος)<ref>[[Ctesias]], ''Persica''</ref><ref>[[Marcus Junianus Justinus Frontinus|Justin]], ''History of the World'',1.1</ref>, or '''Alorus''' (Greek: ἀλορος)<ref>[[Berossus the Chaldean]], ''Babylonika''</ref><ref>Hislop, Alexander, ''Two Babylons'', p.72, quoting Bunsen's ''Egypt'', notes ἀλορος to be Ninyus by noting through logic and etymology that ''Ninyas'' is Berossus' ''Ala-PAR-us''. By elimination, that makes Alorus Nimrod.</ref>  is noted as the founder of the city of [[Nineveh]]<ref>Diodorus Siculus, ''Biblotheca Historica'', 2.3.1</ref> builder of the [[Tower of Babel]]<ref>Josephus, Antiquities, 4.2</ref> and frequently the alleged founder of [[Babylon]] subject to a matter of technicalities<ref>see [[Semiramis]]</ref>.  He was the first recorded king of the Assyrians<ref>[[Eusebius]], ''Chronogrophy'', p.28</ref><ref>[[Diodorus]], ''Bibliotheca Historica'', 2.1.4 (quoting [[Ctesias]] ''Persica'')</ref><ref>Justin, ''History of the World'',1.1</ref> whose "kingdom" engulfed [[Babel]], Erech, Accad, Calneh and the land of Sinar<ref>{{bible ref|Genesis|10|10}}</ref> (which was otherwise known as the land of Nimrod)<ref name="JE">Jewish Encyclopedia's article on Nimrod</ref><ref>[[Eusebius]], ''Chronogrophy'', p.29</ref>, all of Asia Minor to Istanbul, Egypt, Arabia, Armenia, north of Georgia and into southern Russia as far as the Don river which pours into the Sea of Azov, Media (north Iran), Persia (South Eastern Iran), parts of Pakistahn and Afghanistan, <ref>Diodorus Siculus, ''Biblotheca Historica'', 2.2.1</ref> and Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan<ref>Diodorus Siculus, ''Biblotheca Historica'', 2.5.3-2.6.8</ref> over which he allegedly reigned for 52 years{{Citation needed|march 2023}}.  It was he who was the first to form men into armies, practice military arts and form an empire by subjugation.<ref>Justin, ''History of the World'',1.1</ref> He was also the inventor of a system of governmental law<ref>Justin, ''History of the World'',1.1</ref>, currency & taxes<ref>[[Josephus]], ''Antiquities of the Jews''</ref><ref>[[Diodorus]], ''Bibliotheca Historica'', 2.1.7 (quoting [[Ctesias]] ''Persica'')</ref>.

He (Alorus) is noted by [[Berossus the Chaldean|Berossus]] (as per Alexander Hislop's noted logic) to have been the first to claim that he ruled by [[Divine Right]] as being instructed by "the God" (Greek: ó θεος); while he ruled with the title of "the Shepherd".

He (Alorus) is noted by [[Berossus the Chaldean|Berossus]] (as per Alexander Hislop's noted logic) to have been the first to claim that he ruled by Divine Right as being instructed by "the God" (Greek: ó θεος); while he ruled with the title of "the Shepherd".

It can also be noted that Nimrod plays a significant role in rabbinic literature<ref name="JE"/> and the religion of [[Freemasonry]].

It can also be noted that Nimrod plays a significant role in rabbinic literature<ref name="JE"/> and the religion of [[Freemasonry]].

=the Warrior & Hunter=

=the Warrior & Hunter=

Skilled in the martial arts and "being warlike by nature"<ref>Diodorus Siculus, ''Biblotheca Historica'', 2.1.4</ref>, his name became synonymous with the mighty hunter, even "before the Lord"<ref>{{bible ref|Genesis|10|9}}</ref>.  But as to the generally accepted reading of {{bible ref|Genesis|10|9}}, "גבר ציד לפני יהוה", ''ḡibbōr-ṣayiḏ lip̄nê Yahweh'' could literally be read to say: "in the face of Yahweh" as "in opposition to the Lord"; for such is the rendering of the 1st century AD authors [[Philo]] and [[Yochanan be Zakai]].  This is further testified to by the general Judeo-Christian cultural feeling regarding Nimrod.

Skilled in the martial arts and "being warlike by nature"<ref>Diodorus Siculus, ''Biblotheca Historica'', 2.1.4</ref>, his name became synonymous with the mighty hunter, even "before the Lord"<ref>{{bible ref|Genesis|10|9}}</ref>.  But as to the generally accepted reading of {{bible ref|Genesis|10|9}}, "גבר ציד לפני יהוה", ''ḡibbōr-ṣayiḏ lip̄nê Yahweh'' could literally be read to say: "in the face of Yahweh" as "in opposition to the Lord"; for such is the rendering of the 1st century AD authors [[Philo]] and Yochanan be Zakai.  This is further testified to by the general Judeo-Christian cultural feeling regarding Nimrod.

Of this nature he was the first recorded person to practice [[crucifixion]].<ref>Diodorus Siculus, ''Biblotheca Historica'', 2.1.10</ref>

Of this nature he was the first recorded person to practice [[crucifixion]].<ref>Diodorus Siculus, ''Biblotheca Historica'', 2.1.10</ref>

Again, as a noted hunter, he thereby became the author of all 'horn-hooded dress' as a display of his power and authority.

Again, as a noted hunter, he thereby became the author of all 'horn-hooded dress' as a display of his power and authority.

=Founding of Babylon=

=Founding of Babylon=

==in Islamic Literature==

==in Islamic Literature==

By the [[Muslims]] Nimrod is considered as the supreme example of the tyrant ("al-jabbar"). There is some confusion among Arabian [[historians]] as to Nimrod's [[genealogy]]. According to one authority he was the son of Mash the son of Aram, and consequently a Semite; he built the Tower of Babel and also a bridge over the [[Euphrates]], and reigned five hundred years over the Nabatæans, his kinsmen. But the general opinion is that he was a Hamite, son of Canaan the son of Cush, or son of Cush the son of Canaan (Tabari gives both); that he was born at the time of Reu, and was the first to establish [[fire-worship]]. Another legend is to the effect that there were two Nimrods: the first was the son of Cush; the second was the well-known tyrant and contemporary of Abraham; he was the son of Canaan and therefore a great-grandson of the first Nimrod. According to Mas'udi, Nimrod was the first Babylonian king, and during a reign of sixty years he dug many canals in [[Iraq]].

By the [[Muslims]] Nimrod is considered as the supreme example of the tyrant ("al-jabbar"). There is some confusion among Arabian [[History|historians]] as to Nimrod's [[genealogy]]. According to one authority he was the son of Mash the son of Aram, and consequently a Semite; he built the Tower of Babel and also a bridge over the [[Euphrates]], and reigned five hundred years over the Nabatæans, his kinsmen. But the general opinion is that he was a Hamite, son of Canaan the son of Cush, or son of Cush the son of Canaan (Tabari gives both); that he was born at the time of Reu, and was the first to establish fire-worship. Another legend is to the effect that there were two Nimrods: the first was the son of Cush; the second was the well-known tyrant and contemporary of Abraham; he was the son of Canaan and therefore a great-grandson of the first Nimrod. According to Mas'udi, Nimrod was the first Babylonian king, and during a reign of sixty years he dug many canals in [[Iraq]].

===Nimrod and Abraham===

===Nimrod and Abraham===

After these adventures Nimrod continued to reign wickedly. Four hundred years later an angel in the form of a man appeared to him and exhorted him to repent, but Nimrod declared that he himself was sole ruler and challenged God to fight with him. Nimrod asked for a delay of three days, during which he gathered a considerable army; but this was exterminated by swarms of gnats. One of these insects is said to have entered Nimrod's nose, reached the chambers of his brain, and gnawed at it. To allay the pain Nimrod ordered some one to strike with a hammer upon an anvil, in order that the noise might cause the gnat to cease gnawing. Nimrod died after forty years' suffering.

After these adventures Nimrod continued to reign wickedly. Four hundred years later an angel in the form of a man appeared to him and exhorted him to repent, but Nimrod declared that he himself was sole ruler and challenged God to fight with him. Nimrod asked for a delay of three days, during which he gathered a considerable army; but this was exterminated by swarms of gnats. One of these insects is said to have entered Nimrod's nose, reached the chambers of his brain, and gnawed at it. To allay the pain Nimrod ordered some one to strike with a hammer upon an anvil, in order that the noise might cause the gnat to cease gnawing. Nimrod died after forty years' suffering.

=References=

=References=