# Benaiah

Source: https://enocharchive.com/characters/benaiah (Enoch Archive).

Benaiah, also called Joas the son of Yodahe, served as commander of the army of King Solomon. He spoke with Bayna Lehkem about trust in the Lord of Israel and the joy to be found with the king, and later addressed the headmen of the merchant Tamrin concerning the throne of Israel and the seed of David, asking what could surpass wisdom.

The son of the Queen arrayed Benaiah and the fifty men of his retinue in gorgeous raiment for the journey. They set out for Jerusalem to Solomon the King. As they neared the place where horses were trained, Benaiah went ahead, reached Solomon, and reported the arrival of the queen's son.

**books:** The Kebra Nagast