Benaiah

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

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Jehoiada, the son of Benaiah, succeeded Ahithophel as King David's counselor.

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.

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First named at 1 Chronicles 27:34.

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Verses that name Benaiah

1 Chronicles 27:34 Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.