Bible Dictionary
Canneh
Canneh was a place engaged in commercial relations with Tyre, mentioned with Haran and Eden. Its exact location is unknown.
Definition
Canneh was a place associated with the commercial network of Tyre. Its exact location and identification remain uncertain.
Biblical Usage
It is mentioned only in Ezekiel with Haran and Eden as a place maintaining commercial relations with Tyre.
Historical Background
Some identify Canneh with Calneh; others have proposed Ctesiphon or have understood the wording as “the sons of Eden.” The site is unknown.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Mentioned only in Ezek. 27:23. (See CALNEH.)
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(Ezekiel 27:23) [SEE CALNEH]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>kan'-e (kanneh; Chanaa): Mentioned in Eze 27:23 in connection with Haran and Eden as one of the places with which Tyre had commercial relations. This is the only reference to the place and the site is unknown. Gesenius and others think it is probably the same as Calneh of Am 6:2 or of Ge 10:10, and Calno of Isa 10:9. According to the Targums, Eusebius, and Jerome, this place is identical with Ctesiphon, which was situated on the Tigris. One codex of De Rossi has made this identification in the passage in Eze 27:23. Cornill thinks Canneh is the Calneh of Am 6:2, but Cheyne thinks the name is really non-existent. He says the words rendered "and Canneh and Eden" should rather be "and the sons of Eden."</p><p>A. W. Fortune</p>