Genesis 1:2. Midrash Rabbah, Leviticus XIV, I. … Resh Lakish said ‘Ahor’ means [Man was created] the last on the last day, and ‘kedem’ [i.e. foremost] means on the first day. In the opinion of Resh Lakish [that is the meaning], since it is said, And the spirit of God hovered over the face of the waters, i.e. the spirit of the Messianic King
Genesis 1:2