kanah Summary and Overview

reedy; brook of reeds. (1.) 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. (2.) A town in the north of Asher (Josh. 19:28). It has been identified with 'Ain-Kana, a village on the brow of a valley some 7 miles south-east of Tyre. About a mile north of this place are many colossal ruins strown about. And in the side of a neighbouring ravine are figures of men, women, and children cut in the face of the rock. These are supposed to be of Phoenician origin.

(a place of reeds). 1. One of the places which formed the landmarks of the boundary of Asher; apparently next to Zidon-rabbah, or "great Zidon." #Jos 19:28| 2. The river, a stream falling into the Mediterranean, which formed the division between the territories of Ephraim and Manasseh, the former on the sought, the latter on the north. #Jos 16:8; 17:9|

KA'NAH (place of reeds). 1. A town in the district of Asher, Josh 19:28; now a village, 'Ain Kana, 6 miles south-east of Tyre. 2. A river forming the boundary between Ephraim and Manasseh, Josh 16:8; Josh 17:9. Robinson identifies it with the present Wady Kanah, which rises 7 miles south-east of Nablus and enters the sea just above Jaffa; while Schwartz identifies it with the present Wady el-Khanah, "the reedy river," which rises close to Nablus and flows more northerly to the sea.

1. A bound of Asher, next "great Zidon" (Joshua 19:28), Perhaps Ain Kana, eight miles S.E. of Sidon (Saida). 2. The river dividing between Manasseh on the N. and Ephraim on the S. (Joshua 16:8; Joshua 17:9). Wady Kanah is too far S. Wady Khassab, "the reedy stream," beginning at Nablus, is more in the right position, and means like Kanah "reedy."