hunter. One of the sons of Eliphaz, the son of Esau. He became the chief of an Edomitish tribe ( Genesis 36:11 Genesis 36:15 Genesis 36:42 ). Caleb's younger brother, and father of Othniel ( Joshua 15:17 ), whose family was of importance in Israel down to the time of David ( 1 Chronicles 27:15 ). Some think that Othniel (Judg. 1:13 ), and not Kenaz, was Caleb's brother. Caleb's grandson ( 1 Chronicles 4:15 ). These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.
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