Bible Dictionary
Uknaz
Uknaz appears in the margin of 1 Chronicles 4:16 as an alternative to “Kenaz.” It is probably a textual form rather than a clearly established separate person.
Definition
Uknaz is a marginal form associated with the reading “Kenaz” in 1 Chronicles 4:15. It is probably not a clearly established separate person but a textual form arising from uncertainty in the passage.
Biblical Usage
Uknaz appears in the margin rather than the main text as an alternative rendering of the words concerning Kenaz.
Historical Background
The Septuagint omits the connecting words, and one proposed reconstruction reads, “and these are the sons of Kenaz.” The exact textual form remains uncertain.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
In the margin of (1 Chronicles 4:16) the words “even Kenaz” in the text are rendered “Uknaz,” as the proper name.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>uk'-naz (uqenaz, "and Kenaz," probably): Found in the King James Version margin of 1Ch 4:15 for the King James Version "even Kenaz," the Revised Version (British and American) "and Kenaz," whereas the Septuagint omits "and." It is probable that some name has dropped out after Elah. Curtis suggests reading "and these are the sons of Kenaz," i.e. those mentioned in 1Ch 4:13 f.</p><p>See KENAZ.</p>