Jehoiada
the name means Jehovah-known Strong's Lexicon
Jehoiada was appointed as an overseer in the house of the Lord during the time of Jeremiah.
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.
First named at Jeremiah 29:26.
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Verses that name Jehoiada
- Jeremiah 29:26 ‘The LORD has appointed you priest in place of Jehoiada, to be the chief officer in the house of the LORD, responsible for any madman who acts like a prophet—you must put him in stocks and neck irons.