Kenaz

Kenaz was a descendant of Caleb, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah.

The name Kenaz means “this purchase; this lamentation”

MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 4:15; only referred to as Kenaz (קְנַז); a son of Elah.

Glossary entries

Kenaz

Family members

Father

Elah

Siblings

Jehallelel

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. The sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam. The son of Elah: Kenaz.