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. Cross References 2 Samuel 8:18 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David's sons were priestly leaders. 1 Chronicles 27:4 Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division for the second month, and Mikloth was the leader. There were 24,000 men in his division. 1 Chronicles 27:6 This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division. 1 Chronicles 27:34 Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king's army. Treasury of Scripture 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. 1 Chronicles 18:17 1 Kings 4:4 chief priest. 1 Kings 4:5 |