Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.

Benaiah

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 Ki. 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 Ki. 1:8, 10, 26), by whom he was raised to the rank of commander-in-chief (1 Ki. 2:25, 29, 30, 34, 35, 4:4).
2. 2 Sam. 23:30; 1 Chr. 11:31.
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).