Father of Pelatiah, a wicked prince of Israel.
Benaiah
Named in 2 verses of Ezekiel, first in Ezekiel 11:1.
בְּנָיָ֫הוּBenaiah
The name means “son of the Lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
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About Benaiah Written by AI
Benaiah is mentioned in Ezekiel 11:1 and 13 as the father of Pelatiah, one of the twenty-five wicked princes of Israel who opposed the prophet Ezekiel's message. The context of the passage is Ezekiel's vision of the idolatry and wickedness in Jerusalem, which prompted God's judgment on the city. Pelatiah and the other princes are described as giving evil advice and plotting violence, disregarding the warnings of the prophets. As Ezekiel prophesied against them, Pelatiah suddenly died, serving as a sign of the impending judgment on the city and its leaders. Benaiah's mention as Pelatiah's father highlights the family connection and the fact that wickedness and opposition to God's message were present even among the leadership of Israel.
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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.
Where the Bible names him
- Ezekiel 11:1
Then the Spirit lifted me up and brought me to the gate of the house of the LORD that faces east. And there at the entrance of the gate were twenty-five men. Among them I saw Jaazaniah son of Azzur and Pelatiah son of Benaiah, who were leaders of the people.
- Ezekiel 11:13
Now as I was prophesying, Pelatiah son of Benaiah died. Then I fell facedown and cried out in a loud voice, “Oh, Lord GOD, will You bring the remnant of Israel to a complete end?”
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