Encyclopedia entry
Chenaniah
(established by the Lord), chief of the Levites when David carried the ark to Jerusalem. (1 Chronicles 15:22; 26:29)
In the Bible
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Verses where Chenaniah is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- 1 Chronicles 15:22
Chenaniah the head Levite was the director of the music because he was highly skilled.
- 1 Chronicles 15:27
Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod.
- 1 Chronicles 26:29
From the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons had the outside duties as officers and judges over Israel.
Scripture on Chenaniah
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Entries that reference Chenaniah
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Chenaniah references
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Sources · Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)
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