Meet Benaiah

Out of Israel, in the days of kings,

When David was on his throne,

Came this strong and valiant warrior—

“Benaiah the Brave,” as he was known.

Children's book cover for "Benaiah the Brave" featuring an illustrated man in warrior attire holding a spear and shield, standing against a cosmic background with sunset and starry sky.

Benaiah The Brave

About The Book

The Bible is filled with so many amazing men and women that some are easily overlooked. Benaiah the Brave is the story of one of them, a real-life hero who fought alongside King David thousands of years ago.

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Courage. Honor. Loyalty.

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This story is a creative adaptation from the Bible. You may have never heard of him, but after reading Benaiah the Brave, you’ll likely never forget him.

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What Readers Are Saying

“I really like this book because it's about a true Bible character but not a well-known one. I think it's great to highlight lesser known people in the Bible that also make an impact on my kids’ lives.”

Mazie

'Benaiah the Brave' author Samantha Cosgrove reads her Bible retelling book for kids.