A descendant of Caleb
Kenaz
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 4:15.
קְנַזKenaz
The name means “this purchase; this lamentation.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Elah
- Brothers and sisters
- Jehallelel
- People
- Tribe of Judah
About Kenaz Written by AI
Kenaz is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:15 as a descendant of Caleb, who was from the tribe of Judah. In the genealogy of Judah, Kenaz is listed as one of the sons of Elah, who was a son of Caleb (1 Chronicles 4:15). This mention of Kenaz is part of the larger genealogical record of the tribe of Judah, which traces the lineage of the prominent families and individuals within the tribe. Apart from this brief genealogical note, no other information is provided about Kenaz's life, his relationship with Caleb, or any significant events or roles he may have had within the tribe of Judah.
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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.
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(3.) Caleb’s grandson (1 Chr. 4:15).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 4:15
The sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam. The son of Elah: Kenaz.
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