Chenaniah
Mentioned in 1041 BC traditional (Jones)
Whom Jehovah hath made. “Chief of the Levites,” probably a Kohathite (1 Chr. 15:22), and therefore not the same as mentioned in 26:29.
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- Tagged in
- 2 verses
- Mentioned in the era of the Kingdom, 1050–587 BC.
- Named in the same verses as David.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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Mentions
2 tagged verses in 1 book. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Chenaniah 3 |
| KJV | Chenaniah 3 |
| ASV | Chenaniah 3 |
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1 Chronicles2 verses
- 15:22
Chenaniah the head Levite was the director of the music because he was highly skilled.
- 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.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
Whom Jehovah hath made. “Chief of the Levites,” probably a Kohathite (1 Chr. 15:22), and therefore not the same as mentioned in 26:29.