בְּנָיָהוּ

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.11.1;

father of: Pelatiah (H6410J)

§ Benaiah = "Jehovah has built" or "Yahweh has built up"

1) one of David's mighty warriors, son of Jehoiada the chief priest, a Levite, set by David over his bodyguard, later having remained faithful to Solomon during Adonijah's attempt on the crown, was raised into the place of Joab as commander-in-chief of the army…