Chenaniah
Chenaniah was a Levite leader in charge of singing and administration during David's reign.
The name Chenaniah means “preparation, or disposition, or strength, of the Lord”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book3 verses
Summary
A musician living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 15:22; only referred to as Chenaniah (כְּנַנְיָ֫הוּ).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- כְּנַנְיָ֫הוּChenaniah
Mentions
- Chenaniah the head Levite was the director of the music because he was highly skilled.
- Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod.
- From the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons had the outside duties as officers and judges over Israel.