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Benaiah בְּנָיָ֫הוּ

Male H1141G 3 books

Son of Jehoiada, a mighty warrior and loyal supporter of David and Solomon.

Biography

Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, was a prominent figure during the reigns of King David and King Solomon. He is first mentioned as one of David's mighty men, known for his bravery and military prowess (2Sa.23.20-23; 1Ch.11.22-25). Benaiah's exploits included killing two warriors of Moab, a lion in a pit on a snowy day, and an Egyptian giant. He was highly respected and held leadership positions in David's army, such as being the head of the king's bodyguard (2Sa.8.18; 20.23). During the succession crisis at the end of David's reign, Benaiah remained loyal to Solomon and played a crucial role in establishing him as king (1Ki.1.8, 10, 32-44). He carried out Solomon's orders to execute Adonijah, Joab, and Shimei, effectively removing potential threats to the new king's reign (1Ki.2.25, 29-46). Under Solomon's rule, Benaiah served as the commander of the army (1Ki.4.4) and was part of the king's inner circle of advisors. His loyalty, military skills, and unwavering support for the Davidic dynasty made him an invaluable asset to both David and Solomon.

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In Scripture

3 biblical books
2 Samuel 4 verses
  • 2 Samuel 8:18

    "Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites, and David’s sons were chief ministers."

  • 2 Samuel 20:23

    "Now Joab was over all the army of Israel, Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites,"

  • 2 Samuel 23:20

    "Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done mighty deeds, killed the two sons of Ariel of Moab. He also went down and killed a lion in the middle of a pit in a time of snow."

  • 2 Samuel 23:22

    "Benaiah the son of Jehoiada did these things, and had a name among the three mighty men."

1 Kings 5 verses
  • 1 Kings 1:8

    "But Zadok the priest, Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and the mighty men who belonged to David, were not with Adonijah."

  • 1 Kings 1:10

    "but he didn’t call Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother."

  • 1 Kings 1:26

    "But he hasn’t called me, even me your servant, Zadok the priest, Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and your servant Solomon."

  • 1 Kings 1:32

    "King David said, “Call to me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada.” They came before the king."

  • 1 Kings 1:36

    "Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, “Amen. May Yahweh, the God of my lord the king, say so."

1 Chronicles 5 verses
  • 1 Chronicles 11:22

    "Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done mighty deeds, killed the two sons of Ariel of Moab. He also went down and killed a lion in the middle of a pit on a snowy day."

  • 1 Chronicles 11:24

    "Benaiah the son of Jehoiada did these things, and had a name among the three mighty men."

  • 1 Chronicles 18:17

    "and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief officials serving the king."

  • 1 Chronicles 27:5

    "The third captain of the army for the third month was Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the chief priest. In his division were twenty-four thousand."

  • 1 Chronicles 27:6

    "This is that Benaiah who was the mighty man of the thirty, and over the thirty: and of his division was Ammizabad his son."

Names & Aliases

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Named Hebrew בְּנָיָ֫הוּ H1141G