Career
He was a physician and rabbi at Constantinople in 1660. Benveniste prepared (1) Mishmeret Ha-Miẓvot (Observance of the Commandments), a metrical version of the Azharot, with commentary. And (2) Lebush Malkut (Royal Garment), a hymn in the style of Gabirol"s Royal Crown, of which medical science constitutes the foundation.
Azulai claims to have seen both of these writings in manuscript at the house of a rabbi in Constantinople.