Benaiah

Summary

Son of Jehoiada, one of David’s mighty men and captain over the royal guard. He emerges as a decisive loyalist in the transition from David to Solomon, standing with Zadok and Nathan and later executing judgment on Joab.

Key Passages

2 Samuel 8:18, 20:23, 23:20-23, 1 Kings 1-2

Important Verses

  • 2 Samuel 23:20-23
  • 1 Kings 1:36-37
  • 1 Kings 2:34-35

David, Solomon, Zadok, Nathan, Joab, Bathsheba