Benaiah בְּנָיָ֫הוּ
An overseer in the temple during Hezekiah's reign.
Who is Benaiah in the Bible?
Benaiah was an overseer appointed by King Hezekiah to manage the distribution of contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts to the priests and Levites in the temple (2 Chronicles 31:13). He served during Hezekiah's significant religious reforms in Judah, when the king sought to restore proper temple worship and ensure adequate support for the religious leaders. As one of the trusted officials given this responsibility, Benaiah oversaw the fair and accurate distribution of temple contributions according to the divisions and duties of the priests and Levites. His appointment reflects both his reputation for trustworthiness and administrative competence, as well as Hezekiah's commitment to establishing a well-organized system of temple support.
Biography
Benaiah is mentioned in 2Ch.31.13 as one of the overseers appointed by King Hezekiah to distribute the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts to the priests and Levites in the temple. The context of the passage is Hezekiah's reform of the temple worship and his efforts to restore proper support for the priests and Levites. Benaiah, along with other trusted officials, was responsible for ensuring that the contributions were fairly and accurately distributed among the temple personnel according to their divisions and duties. This appointment demonstrates Benaiah's trustworthiness and administrative skills, as well as Hezekiah's commitment to maintaining the temple worship and supporting the religious leaders.
In Scripture
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- 2 Chronicles 31:13
"Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בְּנָיָ֫הוּ |