1 Chronicles 11:22
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.
Cross-references
1 Chronicles 27:5 appoints Benaiah as a monthly captain, showing his promotion from the warrior feats described in 11:22.
1 Chronicles 27:5 appoints Benaiah as a monthly captain, connecting to his earlier mighty deeds in 11:22.
Judges 14:6 records Samson tearing a lion apart—a direct parallel to Benaiah's lion-killing exploit.
In 1 Samuel 17:34-36, David describes killing a lion and a bear—parallel heroic feat to Benaiah's lion slaying.
In 2 Samuel 8:18, Benaiah is listed as commander of the Cherethites and Pelethites, revealing his official role.
2 Samuel 20:23 again names Benaiah as head of the royal guard, confirming his position.
2 Samuel 23:20-23 gives a parallel account of Benaiah's three great exploits, nearly identical to this passage.
1 Kings 1:8 shows Benaiah siding with David against Adonijah, highlighting his loyalty.
In 1 Kings 1:38, Benaiah helps anoint Solomon, demonstrating his support for David's chosen successor.
1 Kings 2:30 records Benaiah confronting Joab in the tent of the Lord, carrying out Solomon's order.
1 Kings 2:34 narrates Benaiah executing Joab, fulfilling David’s deathbed command.
1 Kings 2:35 shows Benaiah appointed commander of the army, replacing Joab.
Joshua 15:21 lists Kabzeel among Judah's cities, identifying Benaiah's hometown mentioned here.