The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Kenaz; Kenez

(1) A "duke" of Edom, grandson of Esau (Ge 36:11,15,42; 1Ch 1:36,53).

(2) Father of Othniel (Jos 15:17; Jud 1:13; 3:9,11; 1Ch 4:13).

(3) The unidentified qenaz of 1Ch 4:15, who appears to be a descendant of (2). There is, however, some difficulty with the passage here.

The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, James Orr (1915). Public domain, from the CrossWire SWORD module.