One of the regions ruled by the ancient warrior Nimrod.

Gen 10:10The beginning of his kingdom was Babel, Erech, Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar.

It was in the region of Syria and was conquered by Tiglath-Pileser of Assyria.

Amos 6:2Go over to Calneh and see; and from there go to great Hamath; then go down to Gath of the Philistines. Are you better than these kingdoms? Or is their territory greater than your territory?

It was also recorded as Calno.

Isa 10:9Is not Calno like Carchemish? Is not Hamath like Arpad? Is not Samaria like Damascus?

📍Calneh

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