New International Versionthe land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites,
New Living Translationthe land now occupied by the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites,
English Standard Versionthe land of the Kenites, the Kenizzites, the Kadmonites,
Berean Standard Biblethe land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites,
King James BibleThe Kenites, and the Kenizzites, and the Kadmonites,
New King James Versionthe Kenites, the Kenezzites, the Kadmonites,
New American Standard Biblethe land of the Kenite, the Kenizzite, the Kadmonite,
NASB 1995the Kenite and the Kenizzite and the Kadmonite
NASB 1977the Kenite and the Kenizzite and the Kadmonite
Legacy Standard Biblethe Kenite and the Kenizzite and the Kadmonite
Amplified Bible[the land of] the Kenites and the Kenizzites and the Kadmonites
Christian Standard Biblethe land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites,
Holman Christian Standard Biblethe land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites,
American Standard Versionthe Kenite, and the Kenizzite, and the Kadmonite,
Contemporary English VersionThey will possess the land of the Kenites, the Kenizzites, the Kadmonites,
English Revised Versionthe Kenite, and the Kenizzite, and the Kadmonite,
GOD'S WORD® TranslationIt is the land of the Kenites, the Kenizzites, the Kadmonites,
Good News Translationincluding the lands of the Kenites, the Kenizzites, the Kadmonites,
International Standard Versionincluding the land of the Kenites, the Kenizzites, the Kadmonites,
NET Biblethe land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites,
New Heart English Biblethe Kenites, the Kenizzites, the Kadmonites,
Webster's Bible TranslationThe Kenites, and the Kenizzites, and the Kadmonites, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethe land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites,
World English Biblethe land of the Kenites, the Kenizzites, the Kadmonites, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionwith the Kenite, and the Kenizzite, and the Kadmonite,
Young's Literal Translation with the Kenite, and the Kenizzite, and the Kadmonite,
Smith's Literal TranslationThe Kenites and the Kenizzites, and the Kadmonites; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe Cineans and Cenezites, the Cedmonites,
Catholic Public Domain Versionthe land of the Kenites and the Kenizzites, the Kadmonites
New American Biblethe land of the Kenites, the Kenizzites, the Kadmonites,
New Revised Standard Versionthe land of the Kenites, the Kenizzites, the Kadmonites, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, and the Kadmonites,
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedThe Qenites and the Qenezites and the Qadmunites. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917the Kenite, and the Kenizzite, and the Kadmonite,
Brenton Septuagint TranslationThe Kenites, and the Kenezites, and the Kedmoneans,
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context God Confirms His Promise… 18On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates— 19the land of the Kenites,Kenizzites,Kadmonites,20Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites,…
Cross References Exodus 3:8I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.
Deuteronomy 7:1When the LORD your God brings you into the land that you are entering to possess, and He drives out before you many nations—the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, seven nations larger and stronger than you—
Joshua 3:10He continued, “This is how you will know that the living God is among you and that He will surely drive out before you the Canaanites, Hittites, Hivites, Perizzites, Girgashites, Amorites, and Jebusites.
Nehemiah 9:8You found his heart faithful before You, and made a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites and Hittites, of the Amorites and Perizzites, of the Jebusites and Girgashites—to give it to his descendants. You have kept Your promise, because You are righteous.
Acts 7:5He gave him no inheritance here, not even a foot of ground. But God promised to give possession of the land to Abraham and his descendants, even though he did not yet have a child.
Exodus 23:23For My angel will go before you and bring you into the land of the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hivites, and Jebusites, and I will annihilate them.
Deuteronomy 20:17For you must devote them to complete destruction—the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites—as the LORD your God has commanded you,
Joshua 24:11After this, you crossed the Jordan and came to Jericho. The people of Jericho fought against you, as did the Amorites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hittites, Girgashites, Hivites, and Jebusites, and I delivered them into your hand.
Judges 3:5Thus the Israelites continued to live among the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.
1 Kings 9:20-21As for all the people who remained of the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites (the people who were not Israelites)— / their descendants who remained in the land, those whom the Israelites were unable to devote to destruction—Solomon conscripted these people to be forced laborers, as they are to this day.
Psalm 105:11“I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.”
Acts 13:19And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.
Numbers 13:29The Amalekites live in the land of the Negev; the Hittites, Jebusites, and Amorites live in the hill country; and the Canaanites live by the sea and along the Jordan.”
Deuteronomy 1:7Resume your journey and go to the hill country of the Amorites; go to all the neighboring peoples in the Arabah, in the hill country, in the foothills, in the Negev, and along the seacoast to the land of the Canaanites and to Lebanon, as far as the great River Euphrates.
Joshua 12:8the hill country, the foothills, the Arabah, the slopes, the wilderness, and the Negev—the lands of the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites):
Treasury of Scripture The Kenites, and the Kenizzites, and the Kadmonites, Kenites. Numbers 24:21,22 And he looked on the Kenites, and took up his parable, and said, Strong is thy dwellingplace, and thou puttest thy nest in a rock… Jump to Previous KeniteKenitesKen'itesKenizziteJump to Next KeniteKenitesKen'itesKenizziteGenesis 15 1.God encourages Abram, who asks for an heir.4.God promises him a son, and a multiplying of his seed.6.Abram is justified by faith.7.Canaan is promised again,9.and confirmed by a sign, and a vision,18.prophetic of the condition of his posterity till brought out of Egypt.the land of the KenitesThe Kenites were a nomadic tribe mentioned several times in the Old Testament. They are believed to have lived in the region south of Judah, near the Negev Desert. The Kenites are associated with Midianites and are thought to have been metalworkers, as suggested by their name, which is related to the Hebrew word for "smith." Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, was a Kenite, indicating a connection between the Kenites and the Israelites. This relationship is significant as it shows early alliances and interactions between different tribes in the region. The Kenites' land being promised to Abram's descendants highlights the extensive reach of God's covenant. Kenizzites
The Kenizzites are less well-documented than the Kenites, but they are believed to have been a group living in the southern part of Canaan. The name Kenizzite is related to Kenaz, a figure mentioned in the genealogies of Esau, suggesting a possible Edomite connection. This inclusion in the land promise to Abram indicates the broad scope of the territory that God intended to give to Abram's descendants. The Kenizzites' presence in the land underscores the diverse and multicultural nature of Canaan during this period. Kadmonites
The Kadmonites are mentioned only in this passage, and little is known about them. The name "Kadmonites" is derived from a root meaning "eastern," suggesting they may have been an eastern people or lived in the eastern part of Canaan. This term could be a general reference to various tribes living in the eastern regions of the Promised Land. The mention of the Kadmonites in the covenant with Abram emphasizes the comprehensive nature of God's promise, extending to all corners of the land. This promise foreshadows the eventual establishment of Israel in a land inhabited by many different peoples, each with their own cultures and histories. Persons / Places / Events 1. KenitesA nomadic tribe mentioned in the Bible, often associated with the Midianites. They are descendants of Cain and are known for their metalworking skills. The Kenites lived in the land promised to Abraham's descendants. 2. KenizzitesA lesser-known group mentioned in the Bible, possibly related to the Edomites. They inhabited the land that God promised to Abraham's descendants. 3. KadmonitesAnother group mentioned in the context of the land promise to Abraham. Their exact identity is less clear, but they are considered one of the ancient peoples living in Canaan. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness to His PromisesGod's covenant with Abraham demonstrates His unwavering faithfulness. Despite the passage of time and the challenges faced by Abraham's descendants, God's promises remain steadfast. The Importance of Patience and TrustAbraham had to wait many years to see the fulfillment of God's promises. This teaches us the importance of patience and trusting in God's timing. The Sovereignty of God Over NationsThe mention of specific tribes and lands underscores God's sovereignty over all nations and His ability to orchestrate history according to His divine plan. Inheritance Through FaithJust as Abraham's descendants were promised a physical inheritance, believers today are promised a spiritual inheritance through faith in Christ. The Call to ObedienceAbraham's journey of faith required obedience to God's commands. Similarly, believers are called to live obediently as they await the fulfillment of God's promises. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 15
What is the identity of the Kenizzites?
Who were the Kenites in the Bible?
What is the identity of the Kenizzites?
What historical or archaeological evidence supports the claim that Abram's descendants would inherit the land in Genesis 15:18-21?(19) The Kenites.--An Arab race, found both among the Amalekites in the south ( 1Samuel 15:6) and among the tribes of Naphtali and Zebulon in the north ( Judges 4:11), and even in Midian, as Jethro, the father-in-law of Moses, is called a Kenite ( Judges 1:16). Balaam speaks of them as being a powerful nation ( Numbers 24:21), and this wide dispersion of them into feeble remnants seems to show that they were a race of early settlers in Canaan, who, like the Rephaim, had been overpowered and scattered by subsequent immigrants. They were uniformly friendly to Israel. The Kenizzites.--The chief fact of importance connected with this race is that Caleb was a Kenezite (Numbers 32:12). Apparently with his clan he joined the Israelites at the Exodus, and was numbered with the tribe of Judah.KenizziteandKeneziteare two ways of spelling the same Hebrew word, the former being right. . . .
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew the land of the Kenites,הַקֵּינִי֙(haq·qê·nî)Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7017:Kenite -- members of the tribe of KenitesKenizzites,הַקְּנִזִּ֔י(haq·qə·niz·zî)Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7074:Kenizzite -- descendant of KenazKadmonites,הַקַּדְמֹנִֽי׃(haq·qaḏ·mō·nî)Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6935:Kadmonite -- 'easterners', a tribe whose land Abraham was to inherit
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