BIBLE DICTIONARY
Benaiah
The Lord hath built.

One of David's officers (2 Sam. 8: 18; 2 Sam. 23: 20-23; 1 Chr. 11: 22-25); opposed to Adonijah (1 Kgs. 1: 8-44), and slays him, Joab, and Shimei (1 Kgs. 2: 25-46; 1 Kgs. 4: 4; 1 Chr. 18: 17; 1 Chr. 27: 5-6.)

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