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He struck down Moab&#8217s two mightiest warriors. He also went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion. <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Living Translation</a> There was also Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a valiant warrior from Kabzeel. He did many heroic deeds, which included killing two champions of Moab. Another time, on a snowy day, he chased a lion down into a pit and killed it. <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was a valiant man of Kabzeel, a doer of great deeds. He struck down two heroes of Moab. He also went down and struck down a lion in a pit on a day when snow had fallen. <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11.htm">King James Bible</a> Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done many acts; he slew two lionlike men of Moab: also he went down and slew a lion in a pit in a snowy day. <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/11.htm">New King James Version</a> Benaiah was the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man from Kabzeel, who had done many deeds. He had killed two lion-like heroes of Moab. He also had gone down and killed a lion in the midst of a pit on a snowy day. <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a warrior of Kabzeel, mighty in deeds, struck and killed the two sons of Ariel of Moab. He also went down and struck and killed a lion inside a pit on a snowy day. <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, mighty in deeds, struck down the two sons of Ariel of Moab. He also went down and killed a lion inside a pit on a snowy day. <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, mighty in deeds, struck down the two sons of Ariel of Moab. He also went down and killed a lion inside a pit on a snowy day. <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, mighty in deeds, struck down the two sons of Ariel of Moab. He also went down and struck down a lion in the midst of a pit on a snowy day. <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a courageous man of Kabzeel who had done great things, killed the two sons of Ariel of Moab. Also he went down and killed a lion in a pit on a snowy day. <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Benaiah son of Jehoiada was the son of a brave man from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. Benaiah killed two sons of Ariel of Moab, and he went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion. <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Benaiah son of Jehoiada was the son of a brave man from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. Benaiah killed two sons of Ariel of Moab, and he went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion. <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done mighty deeds, he slew the two sons of Ariel of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow. <a href="/cev/1_chronicles/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was a brave man from Kabzeel who did some amazing things. One time he killed two of Moab's best fighters, and one snowy day he went into a pit and killed a lion. <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done mighty deeds, he slew the two sons of Ariel of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow. <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, was from Kabzeel and was a brave man who did many things. He killed two distinguished soldiers from Moab. He also went into a cistern and killed a lion on the day it snowed. <a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> Benaiah son of Jehoiada from Kabzeel was a famous soldier; he did many brave deeds, including killing two great Moabite warriors. He once went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion. <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jehoiada's son Benaiah, who was a valiant man, accomplished great things. He was from Kabzeel. He killed two men named Ariel from Moab and then he also went down into a pit and struck down a lion during a snow storm one day. <a href="/msb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. <a href="/net/1_chronicles/11.htm">NET Bible</a> Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a brave warrior from Kabzeel who performed great exploits. He struck down the two sons of Ariel of Moab; he also went down and killed a lion inside a cistern on a snowy day. <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was a valiant man of Kabzeel, who performed great deeds. He killed the two of Ariel of Moab. He also went down and killed a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow. <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done many acts; he slew two lion-like men of Moab: also he went down and slew a lion in a pit in a snowy day. <a href="/web/1_chronicles/11.htm">World English Bible</a> Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done mighty deeds, killed the two sons of Ariel of Moab. He also went down and killed a lion in the middle of a pit on a snowy day. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Benaiah son of Jehoiada, son of a man of valor, of great deeds, from Kabzeel: he has struck the two lion-like Moabites, and he has gone down and struck the lion in the midst of the pit, in the day of snow. <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Benaiah son of Jehoiada, son of a man of valour, of great deeds, from Kabzeel: he hath smitten the two lion-like Moabites, and he hath gone down and smitten the lion in the midst of the pit, in the day of snow. <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Benaiah son of Jehoida, son of a man of power, great of deeds, from Kabzeel, he struck two lions of god of Moab: and he went down and struck the lion in the midst of the pit in the day of snow.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Banaias the son of Joiada, a most valiant man, of Cabseel, who had done many acts: he slew the two ariels of Moab: and he went down, and killed a lion in the midst of a pit in the time of snow. <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, from Kabzeel, was a very mature man, who had accomplished many deeds. He struck down the two lions of God from Moab. And he descended and killed a lion in the middle of a pit, in the time of snow. <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Bible</a> Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, a valiant man of mighty deeds, from Kabzeel, killed the two sons of Ariel of Moab. Also, he went down and killed the lion in the cistern on a snowy day. <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a valiant man of Kabzeel, a doer of great deeds; he struck down two sons of Ariel of Moab. He also went down and killed a lion in a pit on a day when snow had fallen.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, a valiant man of the province of Kabzeel who had done good deeds; he slew the two mighty men of Moab; also he went down and slew a lion in the midst of a forest on a snowy day. <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Benaiah, son of Yawida, was a mighty man of power whose deeds were beautiful, from the fortress cities of Qabtsayel. He slew two mighty men of Moab, and he went down and he killed a lion within a forest on a day of snow.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Beniah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done mighty deeds, he smote the two altar-hearths of Moab; he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow. <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Banaia the son of Jodae was the son of a mighty man: many were his acts for Cabasael: he smote two lion-like men of Moab, and he went down and smote a lion in a pit on a snowy day. <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=3484" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">David's Mighty Men</a> …21He was doubly honored above the Three, and he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three. 22<a href="/hebrew/1141.htm" title="1141: bə·nā·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Bnayahuw; from banah and Yahh; Jah has built; Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites.">And Benaiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3077.htm" title="3077: yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD knows, the name of several Isr. From Yhovah and yada'; Jehovah-known; Jehojada, the name of three Israelites.">of Jehoiada</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš- (N-msc) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">was a man</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥa·yil (N-ms) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">of valor</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/6909.htm" title="6909: qaḇ·ṣə·’êl (N-proper-fs) -- God gathers, a city in S. Judah. From qabats and 'el; God has gathered; Kabtseel, a place in Palestine.">Kabzeel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: raḇ- (Adj-msc) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">a man of many</a> <a href="/hebrew/6467.htm" title="6467: pə·‘ā·lîm (N-mp) -- Doing, deed, work. From pa'al; an act or work.">exploits.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">He</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: hik·kāh (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">struck down</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·nê (Number-mdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">two</a> <a href="/hebrew/739.htm" title="739: ’ă·rî·’êl (N-msc) -- Lioness of El, an Isr. name, also a man of Moab. Or">champions</a> <a href="/hebrew/4124.htm" title="4124: mō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Lot, also his desc. and the territory where they settled. ">of Moab,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7950.htm" title="7950: haš·šā·leḡ (Art:: N-ms) -- Snow. From shalag; snow.">and on a snowy</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bə·yō·wm (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: wə·hū (Conj-w:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: yā·raḏ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To come or go down, descend. ">went down</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: bə·ṯō·wḵ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">into</a> <a href="/hebrew/953.htm" title="953: hab·bō·wr (Art:: N-ms) -- A pit, cistern, well. From buwr; a pit hole.">a pit</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: wə·hik·kāh (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">and killed</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/738.htm" title="738: hā·’ă·rî (Art:: N-ms) -- A lion. Or earyeh; from 'arah; a lion.">a lion.</a> 23He also killed an Egyptian, a huge man five cubits tall. Although the Egyptian had a spear like a weaver’s beam in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">2 Samuel 23:20-23</a> And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. / He also struck down an Egyptian, a huge man. Although the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear. / These were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who won a name along with the three mighty men. ... <a href="/1_kings/2-34.htm">1 Kings 2:34-35</a> So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up, struck down Joab, and killed him. He was buried at his own home in the wilderness. / And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place. <a href="/2_samuel/8-18.htm">2 Samuel 8:18</a> Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were priestly leaders. <a href="/2_samuel/20-23.htm">2 Samuel 20:23</a> Now Joab was over the whole army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; <a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">1 Chronicles 27:5-6</a> The third army commander, as chief for the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. There were 24,000 men in his division. / This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division. <a href="/1_kings/1-8.htm">1 Kings 1:8</a> But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah. <a href="/1_kings/1-32.htm">1 Kings 1:32-40</a> Then King David said, “Call in for me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” So they came before the king. / “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. / There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ ... <a href="/1_kings/2-29.htm">1 Kings 2:29-30</a> It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.” So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down!” / And Benaiah entered the tent of the LORD and said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come out!’” But Joab replied, “No, I will die here.” So Benaiah relayed the message to the king, saying, “This is how Joab answered me.” <a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-39</a> These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/12-8.htm">1 Chronicles 12:8</a> Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the wilderness. They were mighty men of valor, trained for battle, experts with the shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions and who were as swift as gazelles on the mountains: <a href="/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">1 Chronicles 18:17</a> Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief officials at the king’s side. <a href="/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">1 Chronicles 27:34</a> Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army. <a href="/mark/10-35.htm">Mark 10:35-45</a> Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus and declared, “Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask.” / “What do you want Me to do for you?” He inquired. / They answered, “Grant that one of us may sit at Your right hand and the other at Your left in Your glory.” ... <a href="/matthew/20-20.htm">Matthew 20:20-28</a> Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and knelt down to make a request of Him. / “What do you want?” He inquired. She answered, “Declare that in Your kingdom one of these two sons of mine may sit at Your right hand, and the other at Your left.” / “You do not know what you are asking,” Jesus replied. “Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?” “We can,” the brothers answered. ... <a href="/luke/22-24.htm">Luke 22:24-27</a> A dispute also arose among the disciples as to which of them should be considered the greatest. / So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors. / But you shall not be like them. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who leads like the one who serves. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done many acts; he slew two lion like men of Moab: also he went down and slew a lion in a pit in a snowy day.Benaiah<a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">1 Chronicles 27:5,6</a> The third captain of the host for the third month was Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, a chief priest: and in his course were twenty and four thousand… <a href="/2_samuel/8-18.htm">2 Samuel 8:18</a> And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers.<a href="/2_samuel/20-23.htm">2 Samuel 20:23</a> Now Joab was over all the host of Israel: and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites:Kabzeel<a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">Joshua 15:21</a> And the uttermost cities of the tribe of the children of Judah toward the coast of Edom southward were Kabzeel, and Eder, and Jagur,<a href="/1_chronicles/12-8.htm">1 Chronicles 12:8</a> And of the Gadites there separated themselves unto David into the hold to the wilderness men of might, and men of war fit for the battle, that could handle shield and buckler, whose faces were like the faces of lions, and were as swift as the roes upon the mountains;<a href="/2_samuel/1-23.htm">2 Samuel 1:23</a> Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided: they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.slew a<a href="/judges/14-5.htm">Judges 14:5,6</a> Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him… <a href="/1_samuel/17-34.htm">1 Samuel 17:34-36</a> And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/24-5.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">Altar-Hearths</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">Ariel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-36.htm">Benaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">Beniah</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-5.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-9.htm">Jehoiada</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">Kabzeel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-20.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-36.htm">Lion</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-14.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-19.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-8.htm">Moab</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-14.htm">Pit</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-20.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-14.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-27.htm">Snow</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-16.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">Valiant</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/11-24.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">Altar-Hearths</a> <a href="/ezra/8-16.htm">Ariel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-24.htm">Benaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">Beniah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-8.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-24.htm">Jehoiada</a> <a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">Kabzeel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-23.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/job/4-10.htm">Lion</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-1.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-24.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-2.htm">Moab</a> <a href="/job/6-27.htm">Pit</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-23.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-10.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/job/6-16.htm">Snow</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-22.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-26.htm">Valiant</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 11</div>1. <a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">David Becomes King over All Israel</a> 4. <a href="/1_chronicles/11-4.htm">Jerusalem</a> 10. <a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">David's Mighty Men</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Benaiah's father, Jehoiada, was a prominent figure, which may have influenced Benaiah's own rise to prominence. Benaiah later becomes a key military leader under King David and Solomon, highlighting his importance in Israel's history.was a man of valor from Kabzeel Kabzeel is a town in the southern part of Judah, near the border with Edom. Being from this region, Benaiah would have been familiar with the rugged terrain and the challenges of defending Israel's borders. His designation as a "man of valor" underscores his bravery and skill in battle, qualities highly esteemed in the biblical narrative.a man of many exploits This phrase emphasizes Benaiah's numerous achievements and acts of bravery. His exploits are not limited to a single event but are part of a broader pattern of heroism. This reputation would have made him a respected figure among David's mighty men, a group of elite warriors.He struck down two champions of Moab The Moabites were frequent adversaries of Israel, and defeating their champions would have been a significant military achievement. This act demonstrates Benaiah's prowess in combat and his role in securing Israel's safety from its enemies. The term "champions" suggests formidable opponents, highlighting the difficulty and importance of Benaiah's victory.and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion This remarkable feat showcases Benaiah's courage and determination. Snowy conditions would have made the ground slippery and the environment challenging, yet Benaiah's willingness to confront a lion in such circumstances speaks to his fearlessness. Lions were symbols of strength and danger, and defeating one would have been seen as a testament to Benaiah's exceptional bravery and God's favor upon him. This act can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is described as the Lion of Judah, symbolizing victory over formidable foes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/b/benaiah.htm">Benaiah</a> A valiant warrior, son of Jehoiada, known for his bravery and significant exploits. He later became a chief officer in King David's army and was renowned for his loyalty and courage. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jehoiada.htm">Jehoiada</a> The father of Benaiah, possibly a priest or a notable figure, indicating Benaiah's noble lineage. 3. <a href="/topical/k/kabzeel.htm">Kabzeel</a> A town in the southern part of Judah, near the border with Edom, known as the hometown of Benaiah. 4. <a href="/topical/m/moab.htm">Moab</a> A neighboring nation often in conflict with Israel. Benaiah's defeat of two Moabite champions highlights his military prowess. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lion_in_the_pit.htm">The Lion in the Pit</a> An event showcasing Benaiah's courage and skill, where he killed a lion in adverse conditions, symbolizing overcoming great challenges.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_adversity.htm">Courage in Adversity</a> Benaiah's actions teach us the importance of facing challenges head-on, even in difficult circumstances, such as a snowy day in a pit. We are called to trust in God's strength to overcome our fears. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_and_loyalty.htm">Faithfulness and Loyalty</a> Benaiah's loyalty to David and later to Solomon exemplifies the Christian call to be faithful to our commitments and leaders, reflecting our ultimate loyalty to God. <a href="/topical/g/god's_empowerment.htm">God's Empowerment</a> Benaiah's victories remind us that God empowers His people to accomplish great things, often beyond their natural abilities. We should seek God's strength in our endeavors. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_righteousness.htm">Legacy of Righteousness</a> Benaiah's life encourages us to build a legacy of righteousness and valor, impacting future generations and serving as a model of godly character.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 11</a> <a href="/q/how_are_2_chr_18_and_1_kgs_22_inerrant.htm">Comparing 2 Chronicles 18 with 1 Kings 22, how can both accounts be inerrant if they present varying details about the same event?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_11_and_2_sam_23_lists_differ.htm">Why does the list of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles 11 differ from similar lists in other biblical passages like 2 Samuel 23, and can both be historically accurate?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_benaiah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Benaiah in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_the_discrepancy_on_jehoshaphat's_actions.htm">In 1 Kings 22:43, why does the text imply Jehoshaphat removed high places when 2 Chronicles 20:33 suggests otherwise?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22-25) Benaiah the son of Jehoiada.--Captain of the royal guard (<a href="/1_chronicles/18-17.htm" title="And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king.">1Chronicles 18:17</a>) and third "captain of the host" (<a href="/context/1_chronicles/27-5.htm" title="The third captain of the host for the third month was Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, a chief priest: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.">1Chronicles 27:5-6</a>).Son of a valiant man.--"Son" is probably a spurious addition here, as elsewhere. The Syriac has "Benaiah son of Joiada, a strong warrior." The LXX., however, reads, "son of a mighty man."Kabzeel.--A town of southern Judah, site unknown (<a href="/joshua/15-21.htm" title="And the uttermost cities of the tribe of the children of Judah toward the coast of Edom southward were Kabzeel, and Eder, and Jagur,">Joshua 15:21</a>); <a href="/nehemiah/11-25.htm" title="And for the villages, with their fields, some of the children of Judah dwelled at Kirjatharba, and in the villages thereof, and at Dibon, and in the villages thereof, and at Jekabzeel, and in the villages thereof,">Nehemiah 11:25</a> (Jekabzeel).Who had done many acts.--The margin is correct. This poetic phrase only occurs in this and the parallel passage. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - Benaiah, His father Jehoiada was chief priest (<a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">1 Chronicles 27:5</a>). Benaiah was, therefore, a Levite by tribe, though Kabzeel (<a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">Joshua 15:21</a>) was in Judah far south. He was "captain of the host for the third month... and in his course were twenty and four thousand" (<a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">1 Chronicles 27:5</a>). When in our ver. 25 it is said that "David set him over his guard," the allusion probably is to his uniform and prolonged command of "the Cherethites and Pelethites" (<a href="/2_samuel/8-18.htm">2 Samuel 8:18</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/20-23.htm">2 Samuel 20:23</a>; <a href="/1_kings/1-38.htm">1 Kings 1:38</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">1 Chronicles 18:17</a>). His fidelity and influence remained into Solomon's time (<a href="/1_kings/1-8.htm">1 Kings 1:8, 10, 32, 38, 44</a>; <a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">1 Kings 2:35</a>; <a href="/1_kings/4-4.htm">1 Kings 4:4</a>). <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And Benaiah בְּנָיָ֨ה (bə·nā·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1141.htm">Strong's 1141: </a> Benaiah -- 'Yah has built up', the name of several Israelites son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Jehoiada יְהוֹיָדָ֧ע (yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3077.htm">Strong's 3077: </a> Jehoiada -- 'the LORD knows', the name of several Israelites was a valiant warrior אִֽישׁ־ (’îš-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person from מִֽן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of Kabzeel, קַבְצְאֵ֑ל (qaḇ·ṣə·’êl) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6909.htm">Strong's 6909: </a> Kabzeel -- 'God gathers', a city in southern Judah a man of many רַב־ (raḇ-) Adjective - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> Much, many, great exploits. פְּעָלִ֖ים (pə·‘ā·lîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6467.htm">Strong's 6467: </a> Doing, deed, work [He] ה֣וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are struck down הִכָּ֗ה (hik·kāh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> To strike two שְׁנֵ֤י (šə·nê) Number - mdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) champions אֲרִיאֵל֙ (’ă·rî·’êl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_739.htm">Strong's 739: </a> Ariel -- 'lioness of El', an Israelite name, also a man of Moab of Moab, מוֹאָ֔ב (mō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4124.htm">Strong's 4124: </a> Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled and on a snowy הַשָּֽׁלֶג׃ (haš·šā·leḡ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7950.htm">Strong's 7950: </a> Snow day בְּי֥וֹם (bə·yō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day he וְ֠הוּא (wə·hū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are went down יָרַ֞ד (yā·raḏ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> To come or go down, descend into בְּת֥וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> A bisection, the centre a pit הַבּ֖וֹר (hab·bō·wr) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_953.htm">Strong's 953: </a> A pit, cistern, well and killed וְהִכָּ֧ה (wə·hik·kāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> To strike a lion. הָאֲרִ֛י (hā·’ă·rî) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_738.htm">Strong's 738: </a> A lion <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">1 Chronicles 11:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">1 Chronicles 11:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">1 Chronicles 11:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">1 Chronicles 11:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">1 Chronicles 11:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">1 Chronicles 11:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">1 Chronicles 11:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">1 Chronicles 11:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">1 Chronicles 11:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">1 Chronicles 11:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 11:22 Benaiah the son of Jehoiada the son (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:23" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>