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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Conaniah</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/c/conaniah.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/2_chronicles/31-12.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/c/conaniah.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Conaniah</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/c/comrades.htm" title="Comrades">◄</a> Conaniah <a href="/topical/c/conani'ah.htm" title="Conani'ah">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Conaniah is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the context of the religious reforms and administrative activities during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. His name, Conaniah, means "Jehovah has established" or "Yahweh has upheld," reflecting a common practice in Hebrew culture of embedding the name of God within personal names to signify divine favor or purpose.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b><a href="/2_chronicles/31-12.htm">2 Chronicles 31:12-13</a> :</b> Conaniah is introduced as a Levite who played a significant role in the religious reforms initiated by King Hezekiah. The passage states, "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." This indicates that Conaniah was entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the collection and management of offerings and tithes brought to the temple. His position as an officer highlights his leadership and trustworthiness in handling sacred duties.<br><br>2. <b>Role and Responsibilities:</b> Conaniah's role was crucial during a time when Hezekiah sought to restore proper worship and adherence to the Mosaic Law. The king's reforms included the reestablishment of temple services, the observance of Passover, and the reinstitution of tithes and offerings to support the Levitical priesthood. Conaniah's leadership in managing these resources underscores the importance of faithful stewardship in the service of God.<br><br>3. <b>Historical and Religious Context:</b> The period of Hezekiah's reign was marked by a return to the worship of Yahweh and a rejection of idolatrous practices that had proliferated under previous kings. Conaniah's involvement in these reforms reflects the broader movement towards religious renewal and the centralization of worship in Jerusalem. His work ensured that the Levites and priests were adequately supported, enabling them to focus on their spiritual duties without the distraction of material concerns.<br><br>4. <b>Legacy and Significance:</b> Although Conaniah is not a widely known biblical figure, his contributions to the religious life of Judah during Hezekiah's reign are significant. His faithful administration of temple resources exemplifies the biblical principle of stewardship and the importance of supporting religious institutions. Conaniah's service is a testament to the collaborative efforts required to maintain and promote the worship of God in ancient Israel.<br><br>In summary, Conaniah's role as a Levite and officer in charge of temple contributions during King Hezekiah's reforms highlights his dedication to the service of God and the community. His work ensured the proper functioning of the temple and the sustenance of those who ministered there, reflecting the broader themes of faithfulness and stewardship found throughout the Scriptures.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Conaniah</span><p>(<i>made by Jehovah</i>), one of the chiefs of the Levites in the time of Josiah. (<a href="/2_chronicles/35-9.htm">2 Chronicles 35:9</a>) (B.C. 628).<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Whom Jehovah hath set, a Levite placed over the tithes brought into the temple (<a href="/2_chronicles/35-9.htm">2 Chronicles 35:9</a>). <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">CONANIAH</span><p>kon-a-ni'-a (konanyahu, "Jah has rounded or sustained"; the King James Version Cononiah):<br><br>(1) A Levite, appointed with his brother Shimei by Hezekiah, the king, and Azariah, the ruler of the house of God, to be overseer of the oblations and tithes and the dedicated things (<a href="/2_chronicles/31-12.htm">2 Chronicles 31:12, 13</a>).<br><br>(2) One of the chiefs of the Levites mentioned in connection with the passover celebration in Josiah's reign (<a href="/2_chronicles/35-9.htm">2 Chronicles 35:9</a>).<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/3562.htm"><span class="l">3562. Konanyahu -- "Yah has sustained," two Levites</span></a><br><b>...</b> "Yah has sustained," two Levites. Transliteration: Konanyahu Phonetic Spelling:<br> (ko-nan-yaw'-hoo) Short Definition: <b>Conaniah</b>. <b>...</b> <b>Conaniah</b>, Cononiah. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3562.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/c/conaniah.htm"><span class="l"><b>Conaniah</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 35:9). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>CONANIAH</b>. kon-a-ni <b>...</b> 35:9). Multi-Version<br> Concordance <b>Conaniah</b> (3 Occurrences). 2 Chronicles 31 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/conaniah.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/conani'ah.htm"><span class="l">Conani'ah (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Conani'ah. <b>Conaniah</b>, Conani'ah. Conceal . Multi-Version Concordance<br> Conani'ah (3 Occurrences). 2 Chronicles 31:12 And they brought <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/conani'ah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jozabad.htm"><span class="l">Jozabad (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and<br> Mahath, and Benaiah, were overseers under the hand of <b>Conaniah</b> and Shimei his <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jozabad.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jo'zabad.htm"><span class="l">Jo'zabad (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and<br> Mahath, and Benaiah, were overseers under the hand of <b>Conaniah</b> and Shimei his <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jo'zabad.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/ismachiah.htm"><span class="l">Ismachiah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> is-ma-ki'-a (yicmakhyahu, "Yah will sustain"): One of the "overseers under the hand<br> of <b>Conaniah</b> and Shimei his brother, by the appointment of Hezekiah the king <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/ismachiah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mahath.htm"><span class="l">Mahath (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (2) One of the overseers of the temple under <b>Conaniah</b> and Shimei (2 Chronicles<br> 31:13); three passages of Scripture give the name, but it is difficult to <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mahath.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jehiel.htm"><span class="l">Jehiel (17 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and<br> Mahath, and Benaiah, were overseers under the hand of <b>Conaniah</b> and Shimei his <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jehiel.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/shimei.htm"><span class="l">Shimei (43 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Hezekiah afterward appointed him with <b>Conaniah</b> to have chief oversight of "the<br> oblations and the tithes and the dedicated things" which were brought into the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shimei.htm - 30k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/officer.htm"><span class="l">Officer (70 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Chronicles 31:12 And they brought in the offerings and the tithes and the hallowed<br> things faithfully; and over them <b>Conaniah</b> the Levite was ruler, and Shimei <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/officer.htm - 30k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kids.htm"><span class="l">Kids (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Chronicles 35:9 <b>Conaniah</b> also, and Shemaiah and Nethanel, his brothers, and Hashabiah<br> and Jeiel and Jozabad, the chiefs of the Levites, gave to the Levites <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kids.htm - 10k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Conaniah (3 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-12.htm">2 Chronicles 31:12</a></span><br />They brought in the offerings and the tithes and the dedicated things faithfully: and over them <span class="boldtext">Conaniah</span> the Levite was ruler, and Shimei his brother was second.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-13.htm">2 Chronicles 31:13</a></span><br />Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah, were overseers under the hand of <span class="boldtext">Conaniah</span> and Shimei his brother, by the appointment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-9.htm">2 Chronicles 35:9</a></span><br /><span class="boldtext">Conaniah</span> also, and Shemaiah and Nethanel, his brothers, and Hashabiah and Jeiel and Jozabad, the chiefs of the Levites, gave to the Levites for the Passover offerings five thousand small livestock, and five hundred head of cattle.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/c/conaniah.htm">Conaniah</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/conaniah.htm">Conaniah (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/conceal.htm">Conceal (19 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/c/comrades.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Comrades"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Comrades" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/c/conani'ah.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Conani'ah"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Conani'ah" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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