Benaiah
the name means Jah has built Strong's Lexicon
Pelatiah son of Benaiah, a prince of Israel, was one of the wicked leaders who opposed Ezekiel's prophecy and died as a sign of judgment.
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.
Family
Children
Pelatiah
From STEPBible's TIPNR genealogy data. A relationship the data marks uncertain is not shown here.
First named at Ezekiel 11:1.
See Benaiah in the family tree →
Verses that name Benaiah
- Ezekiel 11:1 Then the Spirit lifted me up and brought me to the gate of the house of the LORD that faces east. And there at the entrance of the gate were twenty-five men. Among them I saw Jaazaniah son of Azzur and Pelatiah son of Benaiah, who were leaders of the people.
- Ezekiel 11:13 Now as I was prophesying, Pelatiah son of Benaiah died. Then I fell facedown and cried out in a loud voice, “Oh, Lord GOD, will You bring the remnant of Israel to a complete end?”