Kenaiah was a Levite appointed as leader of the singing and the transport of the ark of the covenant during King David's reign. He played an important role in the musical worship service and in organizing the service of the Levites. His name means 'The Lord has established'.
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Appointed as Singer
Kenaiah was appointed leader of the Levitical singing because he was skilled in it. He led the singing when the ark of the covenant was carried.
27David was clothed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the director of the singing. David also wore a linen ephod.
25So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-Edom.
27David was clothed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the director of the singing. David also wore a linen ephod.
28So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouts, with the sound of the ram's horn, with trumpets and cymbals, and with harps and lyres sounding out.
In the further organization of the Levites' service under David, Kenaiah and his sons were appointed as overseers and judges in external matters for Israel.
30Of the Hebronites: Hashabiah and his relatives—one thousand seven hundred capable men—had charge of the affairs of Israel west of the Jordan, for all the work of the LORD and the service of the king.