Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Built up by Jehovah. ) 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 Kings 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 Kings 1:8, 10, 26), by whom he was raised to the rank of commander-in-chief (1 Kings 2:25, 29, 30, 34, 35; 4:4). ) 2 Sam. 23:30; 1 Chr. 11:31. ) A musical Levite (1 Chr. 15:18, 20). ) A priest (1 Chr. 15:24; 16:6). ) The son of Jeiel (2 Chr. 20:14).
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(made by the Lord).
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
BENA'IAH (whom Jehovah hath built up). 1. Son of Jehoiada, the chief priest, and distinguished for his enterprise and bravery on several occasions. 2 Sam 23:20-23. He was an adherent of Solomon against the pretensions of Adonijah, 1 Kgs 1:36, and after putting Joab to death succeeded to the command of the army. 2. One of David's warriors. 2 Sam 23:30; 1 Chr 11:31; 1 Chr 27:14. 3. A Simeonite chief. 4. A musical Levite in David's day. 5. A priest in David's reign. 6. A Levite. 7. A Levite in Hezekiah's day. 2 Chr 31:13. , 11. Four persons who had foreign wives. 12. The father of Pelatiah.
Eze 11:1, 2 Kgs 11:13.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
son of the Lord