BENAIAH

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

(2.) 2-Sam 23:30; 1-Chr 11:31.

(3.) A musical Levite (1-Chr 15:18, 1-Chr 15: 20).

(4.) A priest (1-Chr 15:24;16:6).

(5.) The son of Jeiel (2-Chr 20:14).