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# Benaiah #
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## Definition: ##
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Benaiah was the name of several men in the Old Testament.
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* 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.
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* When Solomon was being made king, Benaiah helped him overthrow his enemies. He eventually became commander of the Israelite army.
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* Other men in the Old Testament named Benaiah include three Levites: a priest, a musician, and a descendant of Asaph.
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(See also: [Asaph](../other/asaph.md), [Jehoiada](../other/jehoiada.md), [Levite](../other/levite.md), [Solomon](../other/solomon.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Chronicles 04:34-38](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/04/34)
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* [1 Kings 01:7-8](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/01/07)
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* [2 Samuel 23:20-21](rc://en/tn/help/2sa/23/20)
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## Word Data:##
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* Strong's: H1141
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