Bible Dictionary
Conaniah
Conaniah was a Levite appointed to oversee offerings, tithes, and dedicated things. Another Levite of the same or similar name served among the leaders of Josiah’s Passover (2 Chronicles 31:12–13; 35:9).
Definition
Conaniah was the name of Levites who held responsible positions in Judah. One was appointed to oversee offerings, tithes, and dedicated things brought to the temple. Another was among the chiefs of the Levites connected with the Passover celebration in Josiah’s reign.
Biblical Usage
During Hezekiah’s reign, Conaniah and his brother Shimei supervised the oblations, tithes, and dedicated things. Another Conaniah appears among the Levite leaders associated with Josiah’s Passover.
Historical Background
The name is explained in the supplied material as relating to Jehovah’s sustaining or appointing. The two references belong to the reigns of Hezekiah and Josiah.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Whom Jehovah hath set, a Levite placed over the tithes brought into the temple (2 Chr. 35:9).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(made by Jehovah), one of the chiefs of the Levites in the time of Josiah. (2 Chronicles 35:9) (B.C. 628).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>kon-a-ni'-a (konanyahu, "Jah has rounded or sustained"; the King James Version Cononiah):</p><p>(1) A Levite, appointed with his brother Shimei by Hezekiah, the king, and Azariah, the ruler of the house of God, to be overseer of the oblations and tithes and the dedicated things (2Ch 31:12,13).</p><p>(2) One of the chiefs of the Levites mentioned in connection with the passover celebration in Josiah's reign (2Ch 35:9).</p>