Kenaz

About Kenaz Written by AI

Kenaz is mentioned in Genesis 36 and 1Chronicles 1 as one of the clans of Edom, descended from Esau. In the genealogy of Esau, Kenaz is listed as one of the sons of Eliphaz, the firstborn son of Esau (Genesis 36:11; 1 Chronicles 1:36). The Kenizzites, the clan named after Kenaz, are also mentioned among the chiefs of Edom (Genesis 36:42; 1 Chronicles 1:53), indicating their prominence and leadership within the Edomite tribal structure. The inclusion of Kenaz and the Kenizzites in the genealogy of Esau highlights the development and growth of the Edomite people, who were the descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother. Apart from these genealogical mentions, no further information is provided about the specific history, territory, or activities of the Kenizzite clan in the Bible.

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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

This entry is on the name Kenaz, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.

Hunter. (1.) One of the sons of Eliphaz, the son of Esau. He became the chief of an Edomitish tribe (Gen. 36:11, 15, 42).

(2.) Caleb’s younger brother, and father of Othniel (Josh. 15:17), whose family was of importance in Israel down to the time of David (1 Chr. 27:15). Some think that Othniel (Judg. 1:13), and not Kenaz, was Caleb’s brother.

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.