Chenaniah
כְּנַנְיָהוּ/ken-uh-NY-uh/
“Established by Jehovah”
Summary
A Levite of the family of Izharites who served as chief of the singers and led the musical services when the ark was brought to Jerusalem.
☩Role in Worship
Chenaniah was a Levite of the family of Izharites who served as chief of the temple singers. He conducted the grand musical services when the ark was removed from the house of Obed-edom to Jerusalem. The Hebrew text describes him as 'chief of the Levites' over 'the songs' or possibly 'the carrying' of the ark. He also served as an officer of David, with his sons assigned to external duties as officers and judges over Israel.
Key verses:1 Chronicles 15:221 Chronicles 15:271 Chronicles 26:29
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Chenaniah," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. II (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Chenaniah," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. I (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
- 3.George Morrish, "Chenaniah," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).