Benaiah בְּנָיָ֫הוּ
A Simeonite leader during the reign of Hezekiah.
Who is Benaiah in the Bible?
Benaiah was a leader of the tribe of Simeon during the reign of King Hezekiah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:36. He led a group of Simeonite warriors in an attack against the Hamites and Meunites, who were living in the region at that time. The Simeonites under Benaiah's command successfully destroyed the settlements of these groups and took possession of their lands, as these peoples had fallen under divine judgment for their wickedness. This military campaign demonstrates the Simeonites' strength and their role in executing God's judgment by removing wicked influences from the land during Hezekiah's reign.
Biography
Benaiah is mentioned in 1Ch.4.36 as one of the leaders of the tribe of Simeon during the reign of King Hezekiah. The context of the passage is the genealogy of the Simeonites and their territorial expansion. Benaiah, along with other Simeonite leaders, led an attack against the Hamites and Meunites who were dwelling in the region. They successfully destroyed their settlements and took possession of their lands, as the Hamites and Meunites had been divinely punished for their wickedness. This event demonstrates the Simeonites' military prowess and their obedience to God's will in cleansing the land of evil influences.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:36
"Elioenai, Jaakobah, Jeshohaiah, Asaiah, Adiel, Jesimiel, Benaiah,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בְּנָיָ֫הוּ |