Benaiah

The Lord hath built. (1) One of David’s officers (2 Sam. 8:18; 23:20–23; 1 Chr. 11:22–25) who was opposed to Adonijah (1 Kgs. 1:8–44) and who slew him, Joab, and Shimei (2:25–46; 4:4; 1 Chr. 18:17; 27:5–6).

(2) One of David’s mighty men (2 Sam. 23:30; 1 Chr. 11:31; 27:14).

(3) A number of other persons in the Old Testament.