1 Chronicles 27:5

The third commander of the army for the third month was Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the priest, as chief; and in his division were 24,000.

1 Kings 4:4-5

Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was in command of the army; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;

1 Chronicles 18:17

and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was in charge of the Cherethites and the Pelethites [David’s bodyguards], and the sons of David were chiefs at the king’s side.

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Summary

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.

Chief priest

Bible References

Chief priest

1 Kings 4:5
Azariah the son of Nathan was in charge of the deputies; Zabud the son of Nathan was priest and was the king’s friend [and trusted advisor];