• The son of Arphaxad (Luke 3:36 ). He is nowhere named in the Old Testament. He is usually called the "second Cainan."

    Copyright StatementThese dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

    Bibliography InformationEaston, Matthew George. Entry for 'Cainan'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/c/cainan.html. 1897.