father_of_Conaniah
Father of Conaniah, a Levite in charge of offerings
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
"They brought in the offerings, the tithes, and the dedicated things faithfully. Conaniah the Levite was ruler over them, and Shimei his brother was second."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mentioned | Hebrew | H3562H |