1 Chronicles 27:5
“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.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
A chief priest - Rather, “the chief priest” - an expression by which is meant, not the high priest, but probably the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, a chief priest - Why should not this clause be read as it is in the Hebrew? "Benaiah, the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Chronicles 27:1-15
We have here an account of the regulation of the militia of the kingdom. David was himself a man of war, and had done…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Benaiah Cp. 1Ch 11:22 ff.
Jehoiada, a chief priest R.V. Jehoiada the priest, chief, ("chief" referring to Benaiah).