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Conaniah
Whom Jehovah hath set, a Levite placed over the tithes brought into the temple (2 Chr. 35:9).
Also from Smith's (1884) +−
(made by Jehovah), one of the chiefs of the Levites in the time of Josiah. (2 Chronicles 35:9) (B.C. 628).
In the Bible
3
Verses where Conaniah is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- 2 Chronicles 31:12
And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second.
- 2 Chronicles 31:13
Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God.
- 2 Chronicles 35:9
Additionally, Conaniah and his brothers Shemaiah and Nethanel, as well as Hashabiah, Jeiel, and Jozabad, officers of the Levites, contributed to the Levites 5,000 Passover offerings and 500 bulls.
Scripture on Conaniah
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Conaniah references
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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)
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