Bible Strands
Jehoiada
the name means Jehovah-known Strong's Lexicon
Jehoiada, the son of Benaiah, succeeded Ahithophel as King David's counselor.
From Easton's Bible Dictionary
Jehovah-known. (1.) The father of Benaiah, who was one of David's chief warriors (2 Sam. 8:18; 20:23).
Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.
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Parents
Benaiah
From STEPBible's TIPNR genealogy data. A relationship the data marks uncertain is not shown here.
First named at 1 Chronicles 27:34.
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Verses that name Jehoiada
- 1 Chronicles 27:34 Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.