Benaiah

A man, in the time of the Divided Monarchy · Tribe of Simeon · named in 1 verse

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Benaiah was one of the Simeonite leaders who, during the reign of Hezekiah, attacked the Hamites and Meunites in their dwellings.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

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, 21, 22; 1 Chr. 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.) 2 Sam. 23:30; 1 Chr. 11:31.

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

First named at 1 Chronicles 4:36.

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Verses that name Benaiah

1 Chronicles 4:36 Elioenai, Jaakobah, Jeshohaiah, Asaiah, Adiel, Jesimiel, Benaiah,