Caleb’s younger brother, and father of Othniel ([Josh. 15:17](/josh#Josh.15.17)), whose family was of importance in Israel down to the time of David ([1 Chr. 27:15](/1chr#1Chr.27.15)). Some think that Othniel ([Judg. 1:13](/judg#Judg.1.13)), and not Kenaz, was Caleb’s brother.