Meaning
Benaiah built up by Jehovah. (1.) The son of Jehoiada, chief priest (1Chr 27:5). He was set by David over his body-guard of Cherethites and Pelethites (2Sam 8:18; 1Kings 1:32; 1Chr 18:17). His exploits are enumerated in 2Sam 23:20, 21, 22; 1Chr 11:22. He remained faithful to Solomon (1Kings 1:8, 10, 26), by whom he was raised to the rank of commander-in-chief (1Kings 2:25, 29, 30, 34, 35; 4:4).
(2.) 2Sam 23:30; 1Chr 11:31.
(3.) A musical Levite (1Chr 15:18, 20).
(4.) A priest (1Chr 15:24; 16:6).
(5.) The son of Jeiel (2Chr 20:14).
