Son of Arphaxad and the father of Shelah in Jesus's family tree according to Luke's gospel.
About Cainan
A son of Arphaxad (Luke 3:36; Genesis 10:24, in the Septuagint; 11:12–13).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Arpachshad
- Child
- Shelah
- Uncles 4
- Asshur, Elam (Genesis 10:22), Lud, Aram
- Cousins 4
- Uz, Hul, Gether, Mash
Key References
Luke 3:36
the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,
All Scripture References (1)
Luke (1)
Luke 3:36
the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,