Bible Dictionary
Cononiah
Cononiah was a Levite appointed during Hezekiah’s reign to oversee offerings and tithes brought to the temple. The name is another form of Conaniah.
Definition
Cononiah was a Levite appointed during Hezekiah’s reign to supervise offerings, tithes, and dedicated things brought to the temple. The name is another form of Conaniah.
Biblical Usage
Cononiah served with his brother Shimei under Hezekiah, overseeing the temple offerings and tithes.
Historical Background
The supplied material explains the name as “appointed by the Lord” and places the service in Hezekiah’s reign.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(appointed by the Lord), a Levite, ruler of the offerings and tithes in the time of Hezekiah. (2 Chronicles 31:12,13) (B.C. 726.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>kon-o-ni'a.</p><p>See CONANIAH.</p>