Easton’s Bible Dictionary

Benaiah

Name meaningson of the Lord

1.

Built up by Jehovah.

2.

The son of Jehoiada, chief priest (1 Chr. 27:5). He was set by David over his body-guard of Cherethites and Pelethites (2 Sam. 8:18; 1 Kings 1:32; 1 Chr. 18:17). His exploits are enumerated in 2 Sam. 23:20, 21, 22; 1 Chr. 11:22. He remained faithful to Solomon (1 Kings 1:8, 10, 26), by whom he was raised to the rank of commander-in-chief (1 Kings 2:25, 29, 30, 34, 35; 4:4).

3.

2 Sam. 23:30; 1 Chr. 11:31.

4.

A musical Levite (1 Chr. 15:18, 20).

5.

A priest (1 Chr. 15:24; 16:6).

6.

The son of Jeiel (2 Chr. 20:14).

Benaiah in Nave’s Topical Bible25 references, arranged by theme

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