Genesis 15:19
New International Version
the land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites,

New Living Translation
the land now occupied by the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites,

English Standard Version
the land of the Kenites, the Kenizzites, the Kadmonites,

Berean Standard Bible
the land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites,

King James Bible
The Kenites, and the Kenizzites, and the Kadmonites,

New King James Version
the Kenites, the Kenezzites, the Kadmonites,

New American Standard Bible
the land of the Kenite, the Kenizzite, the Kadmonite,

NASB 1995
the Kenite and the Kenizzite and the Kadmonite

NASB 1977
the Kenite and the Kenizzite and the Kadmonite

Legacy Standard Bible
the Kenite and the Kenizzite and the Kadmonite

Amplified Bible
[the land of] the Kenites and the Kenizzites and the Kadmonites

Christian Standard Bible
the land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites,

American Standard Version
the Kenite, and the Kenizzite, and the Kadmonite,

Contemporary English Version
They will possess the land of the Kenites, the Kenizzites, the Kadmonites,

English Revised Version
the Kenite, and the Kenizzite, and the Kadmonite,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
It is the land of the Kenites, the Kenizzites, the Kadmonites,

Good News Translation
including the lands of the Kenites, the Kenizzites, the Kadmonites,

International Standard Version
including the land of the Kenites, the Kenizzites, the Kadmonites,

Majority Standard Bible
the land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites,

NET Bible
the land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites,

New Heart English Bible
the Kenites, the Kenizzites, the Kadmonites,

Webster's Bible Translation
The Kenites, and the Kenizzites, and the Kadmonites,

World English Bible
the land of the Kenites, the Kenizzites, the Kadmonites,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
with the Kenite, and the Kenizzite, and the Kadmonite,

Young's Literal Translation
with the Kenite, and the Kenizzite, and the Kadmonite,

Smith's Literal Translation
The Kenites and the Kenizzites, and the Kadmonites;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The Cineans and Cenezites, the Cedmonites,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the land of the Kenites and the Kenizzites, the Kadmonites

New American Bible
the land of the Kenites, the Kenizzites, the Kadmonites,

New Revised Standard Version
the land of the Kenites, the Kenizzites, the Kadmonites,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, and the Kadmonites,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The Qenites and the Qenezites and the Qadmunites.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the Kenite, and the Kenizzite, and the Kadmonite,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The 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— 19 the land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites, 20Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites,…

Cross References
Exodus 3:8
I 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 7:1
When 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 3:10
He 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 9:8
You 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 7:5
He 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 23:23
For 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 20:17
For you must devote them to complete destruction—the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites—as the LORD your God has commanded you,

Joshua 24:11
After 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 3:5
Thus the Israelites continued to live among the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.

1 Kings 9:20-21
As 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 13:19
And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.

Numbers 13:29
The 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 1:7
Resume 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 12:8
the 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…

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Genesis 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 Kenites
The 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. Kenites
A 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. Kenizzites
A lesser-known group mentioned in the Bible, possibly related to the Edomites. They inhabited the land that God promised to Abraham's descendants.

3. Kadmonites
Another 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 Promises
God'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 Trust
Abraham 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 Nations
The 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 Faith
Just as Abraham's descendants were promised a physical inheritance, believers today are promised a spiritual inheritance through faith in Christ.

The Call to Obedience
Abraham'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.(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. Kenizzite and Kenezite are 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 Kenites

Kenizzites,
הַקְּנִזִּ֔י (haq·qə·niz·zî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7074: Kenizzite -- descendant of Kenaz

Kadmonites,
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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