Lexical Definition
בִּנְעָא Binʻâʼ (bin-aw') Binea N:N-M-P
or בִּנְעָה Binʻâh (bin-aw'); of uncertain derivation
Binea, Bineah.
- § Binea or Bineah = fountain
- Bina or Binah, an Israelite
1) a descendant of Jonathan
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| בִּנְעָ֑א | Binea | 1Chr.8.37 • 1Chr.9.43 |
| Βαανά | Binea | LXX.1Chr.8.37 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.37
- son of: Moza (מוֹצָא)
- father of: Raphah (רָפָא), Eleasah (אֶלְעָשָׂה) and Azel (אָצֵל)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
בִּנְעָא proper name, masculine a descendant of Jonathan 1Chr 8:37; 1Chr 9:43.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 8:37 · 9:43 |
Profile
Male • Saul's family • Descendant of King Saul and Jonathan
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Binea was a descendant of King Saul and his son Jonathan.
- A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.37;
- only referred to as Binea בִּנְעָא;
- a son of Moza מוֹצָא;
- father of Raphah רָפָא, Eleasah אֶלְעָשָׂה and Azel אָצֵל.
Binea is mentioned in the genealogy of King Saul and his descendants (1 Ch. 8:37; 9:43). He was a descendant of Saul's son Jonathan, who was a close friend of David. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles traces the lineage of Saul and his family, demonstrating the continuity of his descendants even after his death and the transfer of the kingship to David. Binea's inclusion in this record highlights the importance of family lineage and the preservation of ancestral records, even for those who were not part of the royal line of David.
All entries for Binea: בִּנְעָא