Bible Dictionary
Kenaz
Kenaz is the name of several men, including an Edomite chief, the father of Othniel, and a descendant of Caleb. The name is associated with hunting.
Definition
Kenaz is the name of several men: an Edomite chief descended from Eliphaz, Caleb’s younger brother and the father of Othniel, and a descendant of Caleb. The name is associated with “hunting.”
Biblical Usage
Kenaz appears in Edomite genealogies and in the family records of Judah. The Kenaz associated with Caleb was connected with Othniel and with a family of importance in Israel.
Historical Background
The sources note uncertainty about whether Othniel, rather than Kenaz, was Caleb’s brother. The name is also borne by a descendant of Caleb in 1 Chronicles.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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. (3.) Caleb’s grandson (1 Chr. 4:15).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(hunting).