1 Chronicles 18:17
And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king.
Cross-reference
1 Chronicles 27:5 lists Benaiah as a monthly army commander, expanding on his military authority.
2 Samuel 8:18 parallels this verse, listing Benaiah over the Kerethites and Pelethites and David's sons as priests.
2 Samuel 15:18 mentions the Kerethites and Pelethites, the same troops Benaiah commands, following David in his flight.
2 Samuel 20:7 shows the Kerethites and Pelethites, led by Benaiah, joining Joab to pursue Sheba.
2 Samuel 20:7 again mentions the Kerethites and Pelethites, reinforcing Benaiah's command of this elite force.
In 2 Samuel 23:19-23, Benaiah's heroic deeds are detailed, confirming his role as commander of the guard.
In 1 Kings 1:38, Benaiah and the Kerethites/Pelethites anoint Solomon as king, showing their loyalty.
1 Kings 1:44 repeats the same anointing event with the same group, reinforcing their role in Solomon's succession.
1 Kings 2:34 records Benaiah executing Joab, displaying his continued service under Solomon.
1 Kings 2:35 shows Solomon appointing Benaiah over the army, elevating his position from bodyguard.
2 Samuel 23:20 recounts Benaiah's valor and exploits, providing background to his leadership role.