Bible Characters & Character Studies
Benaiah
First appears at 2 Samuel 8:18
First named in Scripture at 2 Samuel 8:18 — read the chapter.
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)
built up by Jehovah. (1.) The son of Jehoiada, chief priest (1 Chronicles 27:5). He was set by David over his body-guard of Cherethites and Pelethites (2 Samuel 8:18; 1 Kings 1:32; 1 Chronicles 18:17). His exploits are enumerated in 2 Samuel 23:20, 21, 22; 1 Chronicles 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 Samuel 23:30; 1 Chronicles 11:31. (3.) A musical Levite (1 Chronicles 15:18, 20). (4.) A priest (1 Chronicles 15:24; 16:6). (5.) The son of Jeiel (2 Chronicles 20:14).