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2">Nu 32:42). It was recaptured by Geshur and Aram (1Ch 2:23). It is probably identical with the modern Kanawat, which is built on the site, and largely from the materials of an ancient city.
Where is Kenath in the Bible?
Kenath was a city located in the region of Gilead, in ancient Palestine, probably corresponding to the modern site of Kanawat in Syria, situated about 16 miles north of Bosra on the slopes of the Jebel ed-Druze plateau. According to Numbers 32:42, the city was captured and renamed by Nobah, a leader of the tribe of Manasseh. The city later fell under the control of the kingdoms of Geshur and Aram, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 2:23. Kenath appears in biblical accounts of the territorial divisions among the Israelite tribes and represents an important boundary settlement in the northeastern regions of Israel's claimed territory during the period of the judges.
In Scripture2 biblical books
- Numbers
- Judges
Kenath
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)2">Nu 32:42). It was recaptured by Geshur and Aram (1Ch 2:23). It is probably identical with the modern Kanawat, which is built on the site, and largely from the materials of an ancient city. It lies about 16 miles to the North of Bosra eski Sham, the Bostra of the Romans, on both sides of Wady Kanawat, where, descending from the slopes of Jebel ed-Druze, it plunges over a precipice, forming a picturesque waterfall. On the plateau above the modern village, there is a striking collection of Roman and Christian remains, the shapely forms of many columns lending distinction to the scene. One large building is associated with the name of the patriarch Job--Maqam Ayyub. The position commands a spacious and interesting view over the whole of the Chauran. The identification has been rejected by Socin (Baedeker, Pal3, 207), but his reasons are not given. Moore (Judges, 222) also rejects it, but for reasons that are not convincing.
W. Ewing