# Benaiah #

## Definition: ##

Benaiah was the name of several men in the Old Testament.

* Benaiah son of Jehoiada was one of David's mighty men. He was a skilled warrior and was put in charge of David's bodyguards.
* When Solomon was being made king, Benaiah helped him overthrow his enemies. He eventually became commander of the Israelite army.
* Other men in the Old Testament named Benaiah include three Levites: a priest, a musician, and a descendant of Asaph.

(See also: [[other/asaph]] **·** [[other/jehoiada]] **·** [[other/levite]] **·** [[other/solomon]])

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 04:34-38](en/tn/1ch/help/04/34)
* [1 Kings 01:7-8](en/tn/1ki/help/01/07)
* [2 Samuel 23:20-21](en/tn/2sa/help/23/20)