Chenaniah כְּנַנְיָ֫הוּ
Levite leader of singing and administration under David
Biography
Chenaniah was a Levite who served during the reign of King David. He had a leadership role in directing the singing when the ark of the covenant was brought to Jerusalem (1Ch.15.22,27). Chenaniah was skilled in this task and instructed others in singing to the Lord. Later, he was also appointed as an administrator over Israel's external business (1Ch.26.29). These passages highlight Chenaniah's musical abilities and his trusted position in David's administration.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 3 verses
- 1 Chronicles 15:22
"Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was over the singing. He taught the singers, because he was skillful."
- 1 Chronicles 15:27
"David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who bore the ark, the singers, and Chenaniah the choir master with the singers; and David had an ephod of linen on him."
- 1 Chronicles 26:29
"Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | כְּנַנְיָ֫הוּ | H3663 |