Kain

A town in the hill country of the territory of Judah.

About Kain

Town in the Judean hill country (Jos 15:57). Its place in the same district as the known cities of Maon, Carmel, Ziph, and Juttah (v 55) favors its identification with Khirbet Yuqim, southwest of Hebron.

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Kain (Tribe) Article

The Kain were a tribe of people who were the same as the Kenites ( Numbers 24:22 ; Judges 4:11 ). The name "Kain" in Hebrew means "spear," which suggests they may have been...

Key References

Joshua 15:57

Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah—ten cities, along with their villages.

Numbers 24:22

Yet Kain will be destroyed when Asshur takes you captive.”

All Scripture References (2)

Numbers (1)
Numbers 24:22

Yet Kain will be destroyed when Asshur takes you captive.”

Joshua (1)
Joshua 15:57

Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah—ten cities, along with their villages.