2 Samuel 23:20

And 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: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow:

Cross-reference

2 Samuel 8:18 Related theme

2 Samuel 8:18 mentions Benaiah's position over the Cherethites and Pelethites, providing his official role alongside his exploits.

2 Samuel 20:23 again records Benaiah's command of the guard, reinforcing his leadership role from the main verse.

1 Samuel 17:34-37 recounts David killing a lion, mirroring Benaiah's feat and linking his valor to David's.

1 Kings 2:29–35 Historical context

1 Kings 2:29-35 recounts Benaiah executing Joab and later being appointed army commander, fulfilling his rise from mighty man.

1 Kings 2:46 Historical context

1 Kings 2:29-35 shows Benaiah carrying out David's orders and becoming commander, completing his story from the main verse.

1 Chronicles 11:22-24 is the parallel account of Benaiah's exploits, providing almost identical details.

1 Chronicles 18:17 lists Benaiah as commander of the Cherethites and Pelethites, revealing his official role in David's administration alongside his warrior exploits.

1 Chronicles 27:5 shows Benaiah as a monthly army commander over 24,000 men, highlighting his military rank and leadership.

1 Chronicles 27:6 explicitly identifies Benaiah as the mighty man of the thirty, directly linking him to the hero list in 2 Samuel.

1 Kings 1:8 Historical context

1 Kings 1:8 lists Benaiah among those loyal to David during Adonijah's rebellion, showing his continued allegiance.

1 Kings 1:26 Historical context

1 Kings 1:26 notes Benaiah was not invited to Adonijah's feast, highlighting his exclusion from the conspiracy.

1 Kings 1:38 Historical context

1 Kings 1:38 describes Benaiah participating in Solomon's anointing, showing his active role in David's succession.

1 Samuel 17:35 shows David seizing the lion by the beard, a similar close-quarters combat to Benaiah's pit fight.

Joshua 15:21 Historical context

Joshua 15:21 lists Kabzeel as a city in Judah, confirming Benaiah's hometown location.