Topic: Persons Of The Bible --  Benaiah

The name "Benaiah" means "Yahweh has built" in Hebrew, or "built up by Jehovah", or "made by the Lord."

Benaiah was the son of Jehoiada the chief priest, (1 Chronicles 27:5) of the tribe of Levi, though a native of Kabzeel, (2 Samuel 23:20) set by David, (1 Chronicles 11:25) over his body-guard. (2 Samuel 8:18; 20:23; 1 Kings 1:38; 1 Chronicles 18:17). Benaiah was one of the mighty men. (2 Samuel 23:22,23; 1 Chronicles 11:25; 27:6) The exploits which gave him this rank are narrated in (2 Samuel 23:20,21; 1 Chronicles 11:22). He was captain of the host for the third month. (1 Chronicles 27:5) Benaiah remained faithful to Solomon during Adonijah's attempt on the crown, (1 Kings 1:8,10,32,38,44) and was raised unto the place of Joab as commander-in-chief of the whole army. (1 Kings 2:35; 4:4) (B.C. 1005.)

A person named Benaiah is referred to as a Levite in the time of David, who "played with a psaltry on Alamoth." (1 Chronicles 15:18,20; 16:5)

A person named Benaiah is referred to as a priest in the time of David, appointed to blow the trumpet before the ark. (1 Chronicles 15:24; 16:6)

A person named Benaiah is referred to as a Levite of the sons of Asaph. (2 Chronicles 20:14)

A person named Benaiah is referred to as a Levite in the time of Hezekiah. (2 Chronicles 31:13)

A person named Benaiah is referred to as one of the "princes" of the families of Simeon. (1 Chronicles 4:36)

A person named Benaiah is referred to as the father of Pelatiah. (Ezekiel 11:1,13)

Derived from Easton's and Smith's Bible dictionaries.

Fair Use. Presented for educational purposes only.

If these words have been a blessing, please forward them to a friend.

These words were posted at one of Shepherd's Care Ministries Sites called Wisdom Minute. This site is located at:
http://www.shepherdscare.net/wisdomminute

Shepherd's Care Ministries Main Site located at:
http://www.shepherdscare.net/