Jehoiada
Jehoiada, the son of Benaiah, succeeded Ahithophel as King David's counselor.
The name Jehoiada means “knowledge of the Lord”
MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 27:34; only referred to as Jehoiada (יְהוֹיָדָע); a son of Benaiah.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- יְהוֹיָדָעJehoiada
Mentions
- Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.