Cush

Definition

Cush was the oldest son of Noah’s son Ham. He was also the ancestor of Nimrod. Two of his brothers were named Egypt and Canaan.

• In Old Testament times, “Cush” was the name of a large region of land south of Israel. It is probable that the land was named after Ham’s son Cush.
• The ancient region of Cush covered an area of land that may have, at different times, included parts of the modern-day countries of Sudan, Egypt, Ethiopia, and possibly, Saudi Arabia.
• Another man named Cush is mentioned in the Psalms. He was a Benjamite.

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(See also: Arabia, Canaan, Egypt, Ethiopia)

Bible References

• 1 Chronicles 1:8-10
• Ezekiel 29:10
• Genesis 2:13
• Genesis 10:6-7
• Jeremiah 13:23

Word Data

• Strong’s: H3568, H3569, H3570, 3571