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Baanah and his brother Rechab assassinated Ish-bosheth, hoping to gain favor with David.
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Baanah was one of the two captains who assassinated Ish-bosheth, the son of King Saul. After Saul's death, Ish-bosheth had been proclaimed king over Israel, while David ruled over Judah. According to 2Samuel 4, Baanah and his brother Rechab, who were Benjamites from Beeroth, entered Ish-bosheth's house while he was resting and killed him. They brought his head to David, hoping to be rewarded. However, David condemned their treacherous act and ordered their execution. The text describes Baanah and Rechab as wicked men who murdered an innocent person. Their actions were motivated by self-interest rather than loyalty. David's response demonstrated his integrity and respect for Saul's family, as he refused to condone violence against his rivals.
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4 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H1196
Saulʼs son had two men who were leaders of raiding parties. One was named Baanah and the other Rechab; they were sons of Rimmon the Beerothite of the tribe of Benjamin—Beeroth is considered part of Benjamin,
Now Rechab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, set out and arrived at the house of Ish-bosheth in the heat of the day, while the king was taking his midday nap.
They entered the interior of the house as if to get some wheat, and they stabbed him in the stomach. Then Rechab and his brother Baanah slipped away.
But David answered Rechab and his brother Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress,
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