Jehoiada father of Benaiah

Valiant Warrior of Kabzeel • United Kingdom

Jehoiada was a valiant man from Kabzeel in Judah and the father of Benaiah, one of King David's mighty warriors. Though little is recorded about Jehoiada himself, his reputation is preserved through the achievements of his son, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who served among David's elite warriors and later became commander of Solomon's army.

Children: Benaiah

Related: Benaiah, David, Solomon

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20, 1 Kings 1:8, 1 Kings 2:35, 1 Chronicles 11:22