Kenaz
Mentioned 1720–1404 BC traditional (Jones)
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.
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- Mentioned in the era of Egypt and the Exodus, 1706–1451 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Othniel, Caleb, Achsah, Hathath, and Seraiah.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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Mentions
5 tagged verses in 3 books. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Kenaz 11 |
| KJV | Kenaz 11 |
| ASV | Kenaz 11 |
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Every verse
All 5 tagged verses, by book, in canonical order. The Berean Standard Bible is shown; switch to the King James or American Standard Version.
Joshua1 verse
- 15:17
So Othniel son of Caleb’s brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage.
Judges3 verses
- 1:13
So Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage.
- 3:9
But when the Israelites cried out to the LORD, He raised up Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz as a deliverer to save them.
- 3:11
So the land had rest for forty years, until Othniel son of Kenaz died.
1 Chronicles1 verse
- 4:13
The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
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.