Shecaniah שְׁכַנְיָהוּ
Levite in Hezekiah's time
Who is Shecaniah in the Bible?
Shecaniah was a Levite who served during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah, as recorded in 2 Chronicles 31:15. He was appointed to help distribute the tithes and dedicated offerings that the people brought to the temple, working alongside other Levites to ensure these gifts were properly allocated to the priests and their families. His role reflects the importance of faithful stewardship in maintaining the temple's operations and supporting those dedicated to God's service during a period of religious reform in Judah.
Biography
Shecaniah was a Levite who lived during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. He was one of the Levites appointed to distribute the tithes and dedicated things brought by the people to the temple. Shecaniah worked faithfully alongside other Levites in ensuring these offerings were properly allocated to the priests and Levites (2Ch.31.15).
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 31:15
"Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׁכַנְיָהוּ |