The Definition of the word Kanah

Kanah

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.