Kenaz Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Kenaz was a descendant of Caleb, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah.
son of Elah and grandson of Caleb (1CH 4:15)
Lineage: Jephunneh › Caleb › Elah › Kenaz
Names
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Kenaz
this purchase; this lamentation
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Kenaz
· Also called · H7073 none · 1CH 4:15 hunting
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קְנַז
qənaz · H7073 · 1CH 4:15 hunting
- el Κενεζ Kenez · none · 1CH 4:15
- bg Кенез
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 1490 BC – 1440 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Caleb · 1530 BC Ancestor |
2 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1490 BC – 1440 BC |
Family of origin
- Father: Elah
- Mother: Unknown
- Brother: Jehallelel
Kenaz Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Kenaz is mentioned in 1Ch 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 (1Ch 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.
Kenaz 3 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Caleb’s grandson (1 Chr. 4:15).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Kenaz_3) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Kenaz@1Ch.4.15) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, kenaz_1779)