Resen

Resen was an ancient Assyrian city built by Nimrod between Nineveh and Calah.

The name Resen means “a bridle or bit”

PlaceOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A location near Nineveh only mentioned at Genesis 10:12; only referred to as Resen (רֶ֫סֶן).

Events

Dates are approximate

Nimrod's kingdom beginsc. 1822 BC

Glossary entries

Alternative names

רֶ֫סֶןResen

Mentions

Genesis 10:12
…and Resen, which is between Nineveh and the great city of Calah.