Genesis 11:2
King James Version (KJV)
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Context
After the flood, human populations began to spread and explore new territories. In their journey from the east, they discovered a fertile plain in Shinar (ancient Babylon/southern Mesopotamia) and chose to settle there permanently, finding it suitable for building a community.
What Does Genesis 11:2 Mean?
After the flood, human populations began to spread and explore new territories. In their journey from the east, they discovered a fertile plain in Shinar (ancient Babylon/southern Mesopotamia) and chose to settle there permanently, finding it suitable for building a community.
The selection of Shinar represents a deliberate choice of location—not random wandering but purposeful settlement. The plain's geography and resources made it an attractive place for human development and expansion.
In the Original Language
Shinar (שִׁנְעָר), the name—southern Mesopotamian region known as Babylonia.