Benaiah
Jehoiada, the son of Benaiah, succeeded Ahithophel as King David's counselor.
The name Benaiah means “son of the Lord”
MaleDivided 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 Benaiah (בְּנָיָ֫הוּ); father of Jehoiada.
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Family members
- Children
Alternative names
- בְּנָיָ֫הוּBenaiah
Mentions
- Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.