### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **Qᵉnâth**, represented by `{{H7079}}`, is a proper name for a place located east of the Jordan. Derived from a root meaning **possession**, it appears **2 times** in **2 unique verses**. It specifically refers to the location of Kenath, which was captured and renamed in the Old Testament narrative.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
In the biblical narrative, **Qᵉnâth** `{{H7079}}` is identified as a location that was conquered. In one account, Nobah **took**{H3920} Kenath and its associated **villages**{H1323}, subsequently renaming it after himself [[Numbers 32:42]]. A separate account notes that Kenath, along with its **towns**{H1323}, was among threescore cities taken alongside Geshur, Aram, and the **towns**{H2333} of Jair [[1 Chronicles 2:23]]. Both instances portray Kenath as a significant, settled location with surrounding dependencies.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words clarify the context surrounding the capture of **Qᵉnâth** `{{H7079}}`:
* `{{H3920}}` **lâkad** (to capture or occupy): This verb describes the action taken against Kenath by Nobah [[Numbers 32:42]]. It denotes a forceful capture or occupation of a place.
* `{{H1323}}` **bath** (daughter, town, village): This word is used in both accounts to describe the dependencies of Kenath, translated as **villages** or **towns** ([[Numbers 32:42]], [[1 Chronicles 2:23]]). Figuratively, it denotes a smaller settlement's relationship to a main city, like a daughter to a parent.
* `{{H5892}}` **ʻîyr** (city): In the broader context of the conquest, Kenath is listed among a group of threescore **cities**{H5892} [[1 Chronicles 2:23]]. This term defines a larger, guarded settlement.
### Theological Significance
While **Qᵉnâth** `{{H7079}}` itself is a location, the actions surrounding it carry significance.
* **Theme of Possession:** The name **Qᵉnâth** means **possession**, which directly reflects the narrative. The accounts detail its capture and occupation as part of the Israelite settlement of lands east of the Jordan ([[Numbers 32:42]], [[1 Chronicles 2:23]]).
* **Renaming as an Act of Authority:** Nobah not only **took**{H3920} Kenath but also renamed it after himself [[Numbers 32:42]]. This act symbolizes the establishment of new ownership and dominion over the conquered territory.
* **Fulfillment of Territorial Allotment:** The capture of Kenath is presented as part of the larger conquest and division of the land. It is listed among a group of threescore **cities**{H5892} that belonged to the sons of Machir, the father of Gilead [[1 Chronicles 2:23]], illustrating the process of tribes taking their inheritance.
### Summary
In summary, **Qᵉnâth** `{{H7079}}` is the proper name of a specific location east of the Jordan. Though its appearances are few, they are significant in documenting the Israelite conquest and settlement of the land. The narrative of its capture by Nobah, who then renames it, underscores the themes of possession and the establishment of authority. It serves as a concrete example of how territory was taken and integrated into the tribal holdings of Israel.
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