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Benaiah

Morrish Bible Dictionary

1. Son of Jehoiada, and officer in David's and Solomon's army, perhaps chief of their body-guard. 2 Samuel 8:18; 2 Samuel 20:23; 2 Samuel 23:20,22; 1 Kings 1:8-44; 1 Kings 2:25-46; 1 Kings 4:4; 1 Chronicles 11:24; 1 Chronicles 18:17; 1 Chronicles 27:5,6 .

2. One of David's valiant men, a Pirathonite. 2 Samuel 23:30; 1 Chronicles 11:31; 1 Chronicles 27:14 .

3. Prince of a family of Simeon. 1 Chronicles 4:36 .

4. Levite and 'porter,' 1 Chronicles 15:18,20; 1 Chronicles 16:5 .

5. Priest who blew the trumpet before the ark. 1 Chronicles 15:24; 1 Chronicles 16:6 .

6. Father of Jehoiada, one of David's counsellors. 1 Chronicles 27:34 .

7. Levite descendant of Asaph. 2 Chronicles 20:14 .

8. Levite, overseer of the temple-offerings. 2 Chronicles 31:13 .

9. Father of Pelatiah, prince of Judah. Ezekiel 11:1,13 .

10-13. Four who had married strange wives. Ezra 10:25,30,35,43 .

Bibliography Information
Morrish, George. Entry for 'Benaiah'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​mbd/​b/benaiah.html. 1897.