Who or what is Kain (2) in the Bible?

Ancient Context: Kain (2)

⚡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)

A clan name, referring to the King James Version 'the Kenite' in Numbers 24:22 and Judges 4:11.

What is the meaning of Kain (2) in the Bible?

A clan name, referring to the King James Version 'the Kenite' in Numbers 24:22 and Judges 4:11.

SIGNIFICANCE

Understanding the Kainites clarifies the complex social dynamics and alliances between early Israelite settlements and neighboring artisan groups in the ancient Near East.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Kain (2) reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.

Bible Study Reflection Prompts:

Why did the biblical author mention Kain (2) in this passage?
What cultural or historical assumption does Kain (2) clarify?

Scripture Passages Mentioned: Numbers 24:22Judges 4:11

Source Attribution & Provenance

Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.

How to Cite This Entry

          "Kain (2)." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/kain-2/
        

Kain (2)