Kain
City · today: now Yaqin
A town of the Kenites, a branch of the Midianites (Josh. 15:57), on the east edge of the mountain above Engedi; probably the “nest in a rock” mentioned by Balaam (Num. 24:21). It is identified with the modern Yekin, 3 miles south-east of Hebron.
Named in 2 verses
- Numbers 24:22 Nevertheless Kain shall be wasted, until Asshur carries you away captive.”
- Joshua 15:57 Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah; ten cities with their villages.