father_of_Conaniah
Father of Conaniah, a Levite in charge of offerings
Who is father_of_Conaniah in the Bible?
Conaniah's father is not explicitly named in Scripture, though he is referenced in 2 Chronicles 31:12 as the parent of Conaniah, a Levite who served during King Hezekiah's reign. Conaniah and his brother Shimei were appointed to oversee the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts brought to the temple, making them responsible for the proper distribution of these offerings among the priests and Levites. While the specific identity of Conaniah's father remains unknown, his son's prominent role in temple administration suggests that he came from a family deeply committed to Levitical service. The anonymity of Conaniah's father reflects how many faithful families in Israel's religious life served without individual recognition, yet their descendants carried forward important responsibilities in worship and temple operations.
Biography
The father of Conaniah is mentioned in 2Ch.31.12 as the father of a Levite named Conaniah, who served during the reign of King Hezekiah. Conaniah and his brother Shimei were appointed to oversee the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts brought to the temple. They were entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring the proper distribution of these offerings among the priests and Levites. Although the name of Conaniah's father is not stated, his son's position indicates that he likely belonged to a family of Levites dedicated to temple service.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 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."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned | Hebrew |