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# Cush #
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## Facts: ##
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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.
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* 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.
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* 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.
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* Another man named Cush is mentioned in the Psalms. He was a Benjamite.
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(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))
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(See also: [arabia](../other/arabia.md) **·** [canaan](../other/canaan.md) **·** [egypt](../other/egypt.md) **·** [ethiopia](../other/ethiopia.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Chronicles 01:8-10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ch/01/08)
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* [Ezekiel 29:8-10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/ezk/29/08)
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* [Genesis 02:13-14](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/02/13)
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* [Genesis 10:6-7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/10/06)
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* [Jeremiah 13:22-24](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jer/13/22)
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