Out of that land he went into Assyria, and built Nineveh, Rehoboth Ir, Calah,
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 11. That land, of Sennaar, near the city of Babylon. Assur, or Ninus, who founded the Assyrian empire. Menochius.—But many understand this of Nemrod, who, in his progress from Babylonia to conquer the world, and oppress the rest of his brethren, came forth into Assyria, as if it were written Assurah; the He signifying motion towards, being often omitted in names of places. See 2 Kings, 6:10. Bochart. There he built Ninive, on the Tigris. But the exact situation of this vast city is not even known. Calmet.—And the streets, and so forth which were amazingly extensive. Jonas 3:3. It may also signify the city Rohoboth. Pagnin.—Chale perhaps of Halah. 4 Kings 17:6 on the banks, or near the source of the river Chaboras.