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Benaiah

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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  • The son of Jehoiada, chief priest (1 Chronicles 27:5 ). He was set by David over his body-guard of Cherethites and Pelethites (2 Samuel 8:18; 1 Kings 1:32; 1 Chronicles 18:17 ). His exploits are enumerated in 2 Samuel 23:20,21,22; 1 Chronicles 11:22 . He remained faithful to Solomon (1 Kings 1:8,10,26 ), by whom he was raised to the rank of commander-in-chief (1 Kings 2:25,29,30,34,35; 4:4 ).

  • 2 Samuel 23:30; 1 Chronicles 11:31 .

  • A musical Levite (1 Chronicles 15:18,20 ).

  • A priest (1 Chronicles 15:24; 16:6 ).

  • The son of Jeiel (2 Chronicles 20:14 ).

    Bibliography Information
    Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Benaiah'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​b/benaiah.html. 1897.
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