Resen
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Assyrian city mentioned in Genesis 10:12, traditionally identified with the site of Nimrud or nearby Selamiyeh.
What is the meaning of Resen in the Bible?
Resen was a major city in ancient Assyria, located near Nineveh and Calah, as described in the Table of Nations in Genesis 10:11-12. Archaeological evidence suggests it was a significant urban center with substantial fortifications.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Resen clarifies the geographical scope of Nimrod's empire, showing that his dominion extended beyond Nineveh to include other major Assyrian urban centers, thereby providing a more complete picture of early Mesopotamian political geography.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.