Genesis 10:10 kjv — And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel, and Erech, and Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar.

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"And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel, and Erech, and Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar."

— Genesis 10:10, King James Version

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“And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel, and Erech, and Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar. ”
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“The beginning of his kingdom was Babel, Erech, Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar.”
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“The primary regions of his kingdom were Babel, Erech, Akkad, and Calneh in the land of Shinar.”
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Genesis 10 — Context

And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabtecha: and the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan.

And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be a mighty one in the earth.

He was a mighty hunter before the Lord: wherefore it is said, Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the Lord.

And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel, and Erech, and Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar.

Out of that land went forth Asshur, and builded Nineveh, and the city Rehoboth, and Calah,

And Resen between Nineveh and Calah: the same is a great city.

And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim,

Genesis 10:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 10:10 say?

Genesis 10:10 in the King James Version reads: “And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel, and Erech, and Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar.”

Where is Genesis 10:10 in the Bible?

Genesis 10:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 10, verse 10.

Who wrote Genesis?

Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Genesis about?

Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.

What are the major themes of Genesis?

Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 10:10.

What translation should I read Genesis 10:10 in?

Genesis 10:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Genesis 10:10?

Genesis 10:10 reads (KJV): “And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel, and Erech, and Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Genesis 10:10 kjv — And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel, and Erech, and Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar.

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