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A Pirathonite, one of David's mighty warriors.

Benaiah

Named in 3 verses across 2 books, first in 2 Samuel 23:30.

בְּנָיָ֫הוּBenaiah

The name means “son of the Lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

About Benaiah Written by AI

Benaiah the Pirathonite is mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:30 and 1 Chronicles 11:31 as one of David's thirty mighty warriors. These men were known for their exceptional bravery, military skills, and loyalty to King David. Benaiah's inclusion in this elite group highlights his prowess as a warrior and his dedication to serving the king. In 1 Chronicles 27:14, Benaiah is listed as the leader of the Ephraimites, one of the twelve divisions of David's army. Each division served the king for one month out of the year, and Benaiah's appointment as a leader demonstrates his leadership abilities and the trust placed in him by David. The fact that he hailed from Pirathon, a town in the territory of Ephraim, further underscores his connection to the tribe of Ephraim.

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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

This entry is on the name Benaiah, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.

Built up by Jehovah. (1.) The son of Jehoiada, chief priest (1 Chr. 27:5). He was set by David over his body-guard of Cherethites and Pelethites (2 Sam. 8:18; 1 Kings 1:32; 1 Chr. 18:17). His exploits are enumerated in 2 Sam. 23:20, 21, 22; 1 Chr. 11:22. He remained faithful to Solomon (1 Kings 1:8, 10, 26), by whom he was raised to the rank of commander-in-chief (1 Kings 2:25, 29, 30, 34, 35; 4:4).

(2.) 2 Sam. 23:30; 1 Chr. 11:31.

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(3.) A musical Levite (1 Chr. 15:18, 20).

(4.) A priest (1 Chr. 15:24; 16:6).

(5.) The son of Jeiel (2 Chr. 20:14).

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. 2 Samuel 23:30

    Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai from the brooks of Gaash,

  2. 1 Chronicles 11:31

    Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites, Benaiah the Pirathonite,

  3. 1 Chronicles 27:14

    The eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Benaiah the Pirathonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.