Be Courageous and Loyal Like Benaiah

Benaiah was a brave warrior who served under Kings David and Solomon. Although Benaiah was the son of a priest and would not normally use weapons, he took an active part in the wars of Jehovah. He showed great courage. For example, he killed a lion in a waterpit and defeated an armed giant. David trusted Benaiah so much that he made him the chief of his bodyguard.​—2 Sam. 23:20-23.

Benaiah remained loyal to David during the rebellions of Absalom and Adonijah. (2 Sam. 8:18; 15:18; 1 Ki. 1:8) In David’s old age, Benaiah also supported the coronation of Solomon. (1 Ki. 1:32-40) Yes, Benaiah was loyal to Jehovah and His anointed ones even when others proved disloyal.

We too need courage to fight against our formidable enemy, Satan, and his supporters. And we should be determined to continue to live by Jehovah’s standards. (Eph. 6:11; 1 Pet. 5:8, 9) Even if some choose to leave Jehovah, we loyally stick to him, confident that he will reward us.​—2 Sam. 22:26.