Bible Dictionary
Bealiah
Bealiah was a Benjamite who joined David at Ziklag. His name means “Jehovah is Lord,” and he was counted among David’s capable warriors.
Definition
Bealiah was a Benjamite whose name means “Jehovah is Lord.” He had been associated with Saul and later joined David at Ziklag. He was counted among David’s capable warriors.
Biblical Usage
Bealiah is listed among the men who came over to David and among the warriors associated with him.
Historical Background
His joining David occurred at Ziklag, during the period when David was gathering supporters.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Whose Lord is Jehovah, a Benjamite, one of David’s thirty heroes of the sling and bow (1 Chr. 12:5).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(Jehovah is lord), a Benjamite who went over to David at Ziklag. (1 Chronicles 12:5) (B.C. 1062.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>be-a-li'-a (be`alyah, "Yahweh is Lord," compare HPN, 144, 287): Bealiah, formerly a friend of Saul, joined David at Ziklag (1Ch 12:5).</p>