Bible Dictionary
Kenizzite
The Kenizzite was a member of the clan associated with Kenaz. The name may refer to the ancient tribe mentioned in God’s promise to Abraham or to Caleb’s ancestry.
Definition
A Kenizzite was a member of the clan associated with Kenaz. The name refers either to the ancient tribe mentioned in God’s covenant with Abraham or to Caleb’s ancestry.
Biblical Usage
The Kenizzites are named among the peoples whose land was included in the promise to Abraham. Caleb is designated as a Kenizzite in the biblical lists.
Historical Background
The Kenizzites are not listed among the original inhabitants of Canaan in the supplied material and may have inhabited part of Arabia near Syria.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
(1.) The name of a tribe referred to in the covenant God made with Abraham (Gen. 15:19). They are not mentioned among the original inhabitants of Canaan (Ex. 3:8; Josh. 3:10), and probably they inhabited some part of Arabia, in the confines of Syria. (2.) A designation given to Caleb (R.V., Num. 32:12; A.V., Kenezite).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(Genesis 15:19) [Kenezite]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ken'-i-zit.</p><p>See KENEZITE.</p>