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Kanah in the Bible.

Kanah is a river in the Bible, about 50 km (31 miles) north-west of Jerusalem. The King James Version names it in 2 verses, from Joshua 16:8 to Joshua 17:9. The King James Version also gives the name Kanah to 1 other place, listed on this page.

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About Kanah.

A stream forming the boundary between Ephraim and Manasseh, from the Mediterranean eastward to Tappuah (Josh. 16:8). It has been identified with the sedgy streams that constitute the Wady Talaik, which enters the sea between Joppa and Caesarea. Others identify it with the river’ Aujeh.

From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

People named with Kanah.

Ephraim 2Manasseh 1

Near Kanah.

All 2 verses that name this Kanah.

Joshua 2

  • Joshua 16:8The border went out from Tappuah westward unto the river Kanah; and the goings out thereof were at the sea. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Ephraim by their families.
  • Joshua 17:9And the coast descended unto the river Kanah, southward of the river: these cities of Ephraim are among the cities of Manasseh: the coast of Manasseh also was on the north side of the river, and the outgoings of it were at the sea:

Other places called Kanah.

Kanah, about 159 km (99 miles) north of Jerusalem.

A town, named in 1 verse.

  • Joshua 19:28And Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, even unto great Zidon;

Questions about Kanah.

Where is Kanah in the Bible?

Kanah is a river about 50 km (31 miles) north-west of Jerusalem. BibleLectio shows it on a painted map of the Bible’s world, with every verse that names it.

How many times is Kanah named in the Bible?

The King James Version names Kanah in 2 verses, in 1 book, from Joshua 16:8 to Joshua 17:9. It also gives the name Kanah to 1 other place.

Which people are named with Kanah in the Bible?

The verses that name Kanah also name Ephraim and Manasseh.

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