
Who was Benaiah?
Captain of King David's bodyguard
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The story of Benaiah
Benaiah was a biblical figure who was a captain of King David's army. He was the son of Jehoiada, a priest from Kabzeel. He had two brothers, Jehoiada and Elah. Benaiah was known for his bravery and strength, and was one of the most loyal and trusted of David's officers. He was also known for his great feats of strength, such as killing two lion-like creatures in a pit on a snowy day. He also killed a giant Egyptian warrior and a lion in a pit. He was also known for his loyalty to David, and was one of the few who remained loyal to him during Absalom's rebellion. He was also known for his wisdom and was appointed by David to be the commander of the Cherethites and Pelethites. He was also appointed by Solomon to be the commander of the army, and was one of the three officers who were in charge of the kingdom. Benaiah is best known for his bravery, strength, loyalty, and wisdom. He was a faithful servant of King David and King Solomon, and was an important figure in the Bible.
Name meaning
God has built
Name origin
Hebrew
Role
Commander of King David's bodyguard
First mention
2 Samuel 8:18
Appearances in the Bible
41 mentions
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