Conaniah כּוֹנַנְיָ֫הוּ
Levite in charge of offerings during Hezekiah's reign
Who is Conaniah in the Bible?
Conaniah was a Levite who served as an official in charge of offerings and distributions during King Hezekiah's reign in Judah. According to 2 Chronicles 31:12-13, he was appointed to oversee the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts brought to the Temple, working alongside his brother Shimei to ensure proper distribution to the priests and Levites. He later demonstrated his continued leadership and commitment to Temple service by contributing a large number of animals for the Passover sacrifices during Hezekiah's reign (2 Chronicles 35:9). Conaniah's role exemplifies the Levitical commitment to maintaining proper religious worship and stewardship of sacred offerings in Israel's worship system.
Biography
Conaniah was a Levite who served during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. He was appointed as one of the officials in charge of the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts brought to the Temple (2Ch.31.12). Along with his brother Shimei and other Levites, Conaniah was responsible for ensuring the proper distribution of these offerings to the priests and Levites (2Ch.31.13).
Later, during the Passover celebration in Hezekiah's reign, Conaniah, along with other Levite leaders, contributed a large number of animals for the Passover sacrifices (2Ch.35.9). This demonstrates Conaniah's ongoing commitment to the Temple service and his leadership role among the Levites.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 3 verses
- 2 Chronicles 31:12
"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."
- 2 Chronicles 31:13
"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."
- 2 Chronicles 35:9
"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."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | כּוֹנַנְיָ֫הוּ |
Conaniah
overseer of the oblations and tithes and the dedicated things (2Ch 31:12,13).
(2) One of the chiefs of the Levites mentioned in connection with the passover celebration in Josiah's reign (2Ch 35:9).
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