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