Conaniah
Conaniah, a Levite, was in charge of the offerings and distributions during Hezekiah's reign.
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book3 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Chronicles 31:12; only referred to as Conaniah (כּוֹנַנְיָ֫הוּ); a brother of Shimei.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
- Siblings
Alternative names
- כּוֹנַנְיָ֫הוּConaniah
Mentions
- And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second.
- Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God.
- Additionally, Conaniah and his brothers Shemaiah and Nethanel, as well as Hashabiah, Jeiel, and Jozabad, officers of the Levites, contributed to the Levites 5,000 Passover offerings and 500 bulls.