The Definition of the word Hunting

Hunting

Mentioned first in Gen. 10:9 in connection with Nimrod. Esau was a cunning hunter (Gen. 25:27). Hunting was practised by the "Hebrews after their settlement in the "Land of Promise" (Lev." 17:15; Prov. 12:27). The lion and other ravenous beasts were found in Palestine (1 Sam. 17:34; 2 Sam. 23:20; 1 Kings 13:24; "Ezek. 19:3-8), and it must have been necessary to hunt and" destroy them. Various snares and gins were used in hunting (Ps. 91:3; Amos 3:5; 2 Sam. 23:20). "War is referred to under the idea of hunting (Jer. 16:16; Ezek. 32:30).