Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Jehoiada, the son of Benaiah, succeeded Ahithophel as King David's counselor.
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Jehoiada, the son of Benaiah, is mentioned in 1Ch.27.34 as a counselor to King David. This chapter lists the various officials and administrators who served during David's reign, including the counselors who advised the king. Jehoiada is specifically noted as the successor to Ahithophel, who had been David's previous counselor before he defected to support Absalom's rebellion (2Sa.15.12, 31).
The fact that Jehoiada is identified as the son of Benaiah suggests that he may have been the grandson of the high priest Jehoiada.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3077
Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the kingʼs army.
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