ben-cha.yil is a proper name borne by one of the rulers sent to teach in Judah's cities.

The attested use presents ben-cha.yil as the proper name of a ruler included among those sent to teach in the cities of Judah.

1. Proper name of a ruler · dominant

   In 2 Chronicles 17:7, the form is tagged Noun · Proper and occurs in the list of rulers sent to teach in Judah's cities; the APB renders the group as "Ben-hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah."

   2 Chronicles 17:7

In the Anselm Project Bible: In 2 Chronicles 17:7, the APB presents the term as "Ben-hail" within a list of rulers. It chiefly confirms the name's place in that list.