Levite leader of singing and administration under David
Chenaniah
Named in 3 verses of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 15:22.
כְּנַנְיָ֫הוּChenaniah
The name means “preparation, or disposition, or strength, of the Lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Chenaniah Written by AI
Chenaniah was a Levite who served during the reign of King David. He had a leadership role in directing the singing when the ark of the covenant was brought to Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 15:22). Chenaniah was skilled in this task and instructed others in singing to the Lord. Later, he was also appointed as an administrator over Israel's external business (1 Chronicles 26:29). These passages highlight Chenaniah's musical abilities and his trusted position in David's administration.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- 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.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.