Benaiah 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, 2 Samuel 1:23, 2 Samuel 1:23; 1 Chronicles 11:22. He remained faithful to Solomon (1 Kings 1:8, 1 Kings 1:1, 1 Kings 1:1), by whom he was raised to the rank of commander-in-chief (1 Kings 2:25, 1 Kings 1:2, 1 Kings 1:2, 1 Kings 1:2, 1 Kings 1:2; 1 Kings 1:4).
(2.) 2 Samuel 23:30; 1 Chronicles 11:31.
(3.) A musical Levite (1 Chronicles 15:18, 1 Chronicles 1:15).
(4.) A priest (1 Chronicles 15:24; 1 Chronicles 1:16).
(5.) The son of Jeiel (2 Chronicles 20:14).