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Benaiah
Benaiah in the Bible — over the Cherethites and the Pelethites (2SA 8:18), the fifth of "the thirty" of David's men (2SA 23:20). Benaiah belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 6 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “son of the Lord”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Levi
- Scripture References
- 6 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 5 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Benaiahproper name
- Hebrew
- בְּנָיָהוּ
- Transliteration
- bənayahu
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h has built
- Greek
- Βαναιας
- Reference
- 2SA 8:18
- Strong's
- H1141
Notes
commander of the third division (1CH 27:5)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Benaiah in the Bible?
Benaiah is described in the Bible as over the Cherethites and the Pelethites (2SA 8:18), the fifth of "the thirty" of David's men (2SA 23:20). Benaiah belonged to the tribe of Levi.
What does the name Benaiah mean?
The name Benaiah means “son of the Lord” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.