Who was Benaiah in the Bible?

What does the Bible say about Benaiah?

Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, was a prominent figure during the reigns of King David and King Solomon. He is first mentioned as one of David's mighty men, known for his bravery and military prowess (2Sa.23.20-23; 1Ch.11.22-25). Benaiah's exploits included killing two warriors of Moab, a lion in a pit on a snowy day, and an Egyptian giant. He was highly respected and held leadership positions in David's army, such as being the head of the king's bodyguard (2Sa.8.18; 20.23). During the succession crisis at the end of David's reign, Benaiah remained loyal to Solomon and played a crucial role in establishing him as king (1Ki.1.8, 10, 32-44). He carried out Solomon's orders to execute Adonijah, Joab, and Shimei, effectively removing potential threats to the new king's reign (1Ki.2.25, 29-46). Under Solomon's rule, Benaiah served as the commander of the army (1Ki.4.4) and was part of the king's inner circle of advisors. His loyalty, military skills, and unwavering support for the Davidic dynasty made him an invaluable asset to both David and Solomon.

Where does Benaiah appear in the Bible?

Benaiah is referenced in 22 verses across 3 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.

• 1 Chronicles 11:22
• 1 Chronicles 11:24
• 1 Chronicles 18:17
• 1 Chronicles 27:5
• 1 Chronicles 27:6
• 1 Kings 1:8
• 1 Kings 1:10
• 1 Kings 1:26
• 1 Kings 1:36
• 1 Kings 1:38
• 1 Kings 1:44
• 1 Kings 2:25
• 1 Kings 2:29
• 1 Kings 2:30
• 1 Kings 2:34
• 1 Kings 2:35
• 1 Kings 2:46
• 1 Kings 4:4
• 2 Samuel 8:18
• 2 Samuel 20:23
• 2 Samuel 23:20
• 2 Samuel 23:22

What else appears in these passages?

These turn up in the same passages as Benaiah.