Bible Dictionary
Benaiah
Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, was one of David’s mighty warriors and commander of the royal guard. He supported Solomon and became commander of Israel’s army after Joab’s death; other men named Benaiah are also listed.
Biblical Usage
Benaiah son of Jehoiada remained loyal during Adonijah’s attempt to seize the kingdom, helped proclaim Solomon king, and carried out Solomon’s judgments against Adonijah, Joab, and Shimei. Other Benaiahs appear in military, musical, priestly, administrative, and genealogical lists.
Scripture References
1 Chronicles 27:5
2 Samuel 8:18
1 Kings 1:32
1 Chronicles 18:17
2 Samuel 23:20
2 Samuel 23:21
2 Samuel 23:22
1 Chronicles 11:22
1 Kings 1:8
1 Kings 1:10
1 Kings 1:26
1 Kings 2:25
1 Kings 2:29
1 Kings 2:30
1 Kings 2:34
1 Kings 2:35
1 Kings 4:4
2 Samuel 23:30
1 Chronicles 11:31
1 Chronicles 15:18
1 Chronicles 15:20
1 Chronicles 15:24
1 Chronicles 16:6
2 Chronicles 20:14
1 Chronicles 11:25
2 Samuel 20:23
1 Kings 1:38
2 Samuel 23:23
1 Chronicles 27:6
1 Kings 1:44
1 Chronicles 27:14
1 Chronicles 16:5
2 Chronicles 31:13
1 Chronicles 4:36
Ezra 10:25
Ezra 10:30
Ezra 10:35
Ezra 10:43
Ezekiel 11:1
Ezekiel 11:13