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class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/4.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_samuel/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Now Rekab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, set out for the house of Ish-Bosheth, and they arrived there in the heat of the day while he was taking his noonday rest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />One day Recab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon from Beeroth, went to Ishbosheth’s house around noon as he was taking his midday rest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Now the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, set out, and about the heat of the day they came to the house of Ish-bosheth as he was taking his noonday rest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, went, and came about the heat of the day to the house of Ishbosheth, who lay on a bed at noon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, set out and came at about the heat of the day to the house of Ishbosheth, who was lying on his bed at noon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, departed and came to the house of Ish-bosheth in the heat of the day, while he was taking his midday rest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, departed and came to the house of Ish-bosheth in the heat of the day while he was taking his midday rest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, departed and came to the house of Ish-bosheth in the heat of the day while he was taking his midday rest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, went forth and came to the house of Ish-bosheth in the heat of the day while he was taking his midday rest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, left and came to the house of Ish-bosheth in the heat of the day while he was taking his midday rest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rechab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, set out and arrived at Ish-bosheth’s house during the heat of the day while the king was taking his midday nap.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rechab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, set out and arrived at Ish-bosheth&#8217s house during the heat of the day while the king was taking his midday nap. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, went, and came about the heat of the day to the house of Ish-bosheth, as he took his rest at noon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />One day about noon, Rechab and Baanah went to Ishbosheth's house. It was a hot day, and he was resting <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, went, and came about the heat of the day to the house of Ish-bosheth, as he took his rest at noon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Rechab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon from Beeroth, came to Ishbosheth's home at the hottest time of the day. Ishbosheth was taking his midday nap<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Rechab and Baanah set out for Ishbosheth's house and arrived there about noon, while he was taking his midday rest. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Rechab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, left and arrived during the hottest part of the day at the home of Ish-bosheth while he was taking a noon day nap. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite--Recab and Baanah--went at the hottest part of the day to the home of Ish-bosheth, as he was enjoying his midday rest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, went, and came about the heat of the day to the house of Ishbaal, as he took his rest at noon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, went, and came about the heat of the day to the house of Ish-bosheth, who lay on a bed at noon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, went out and came at about the heat of the day to the house of Ishbosheth as he took his rest at noon. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, go, and come in at the heat of the day to the house of Ish-Bosheth, and he is lying down—the lying down of noon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, go, and come in at the heat of the day unto the house of Ish-Bosheth, and he is lying down -- the lying down of noon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, will go, and they will come about the heat of the day to the house of the man of shame; and he lay down upon the bed at noon.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Remmon the Berothite, Rechab and Baana coming, went into the house of Isboseth in the heat of the day: and he was sleeping upon his bed at noon. And the doorkeeper of the house, who was cleansing wheat, was fallen asleep. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, arrived and entered the house of Ishbosheth, in the heat of the day. And he was sleeping on his bed at midday. And the doorkeeper of the house, who was cleaning the wheat, fell fast asleep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, came into the house of Ishbaal during the heat of the day, while he was lying on his bed in the afternoon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Now the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, set out, and about the heat of the day they came to the house of Ishbaal, while he was taking his noonday rest.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baana, went, and came about the heat of the day to the house of Ashbashul as he was taking his noontide rest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the sons of Ramun the Bruthite, Rakab and Baana his brother went, and they came to the house of Ashbashul when the day was hot, and he was lying down, sleeping at noon<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, went, and came about the heat of the day to the house of Ish-bosheth, as he took his rest at noon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Rechab and Baana the sons of Remmon the Berothite went, and they came in the heat of the day into the house of Jebosthe; and he was sleeping on a bed at noon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/4-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=1071" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/4.htm">The Murder of Ish-bosheth</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>And Jonathan son of Saul had a son who was lame in his feet. He was five years old when the report about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel. His nurse picked him up and fled, but as she was hurrying to escape, he fell and became lame. His name was Mephibosheth. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7394.htm" title="7394: rê·ḵāḇ (N-proper-ms) -- From rakab; rider; Rekab, the name of two Arabs and of two Israelites.">Now Rechab</a> <a href="/hebrew/1196.htm" title="1196: ū·ḇa·‘ă·nāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From a derivative of anah with prepositional prefix; in affliction.">and Baanah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/7417.htm" title="7417: rim·mō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- Or Rimmon; or Rimmownow; the same as rimmown; Rimmon, the name of a Syrian deity, also of five places in Palestine.">of Rimmon</a> <a href="/hebrew/886.htm" title="886: hab·bə·’ê·rō·ṯî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Beeroth. Patrial from b'erowth; a Beerothite or inhabitant of Beeroth.">the Beerothite,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·lə·ḵū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">set out</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">and arrived</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">at</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/378.htm" title="378: ’îš Man of shame, a son of Saul and king of Isr. From 'iysh and bosheth; man of shame; Ish- Bosheth, a son of King Saul."></a> <a href="/hebrew/378.htm" title="378: bō·šeṯ (N-proper-ms) -- Man of shame, a son of Saul and king of Isr. From 'iysh and bosheth; man of shame; Ish- Bosheth, a son of King Saul.">of Ish-bosheth</a> <a href="/hebrew/2527.htm" title="2527: kə·ḥōm (Prep-k:: N-msc) -- Heat. From chamam; heat.">in the heat</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">of the day,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: wə·hū (Conj-w:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">while the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/6672.htm" title="6672: haṣ·ṣā·ho·rā·yim (Art:: N-mp) -- A light, double light, noon. From tsahar; a light: dual double light, i.e. Noon.">was taking his midday</a> <a href="/hebrew/7901.htm" title="7901: šō·ḵêḇ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To lie down. A primitive root; to lie down.">nap.</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4904.htm" title="4904: miš·kaḇ (N-msc) -- Place of lying, a couch, act of lying. From shakab; a bed; abstractly, sleep; by euphemism, carnal intercourse."></a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-30.htm">2 Samuel 3:30</a></span><br />(Joab and his brother Abishai murdered Abner because he had killed their brother Asahel in the battle at Gibeon.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-23.htm">2 Samuel 2:23</a></span><br />But Asahel refused to turn away. So Abner thrust the butt of his spear into his stomach, and it came out his back, and he fell dead on the spot. And every man paused when he came to the place where Asahel had fallen and died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-10.htm">2 Samuel 1:10</a></span><br />So I stood over him and killed him, because I knew that after he had fallen he could not survive. And I took the crown that was on his head and the band that was on his arm, and I have brought them here to my lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">2 Samuel 3:27</a></span><br />When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-5.htm">2 Samuel 2:5-7</a></span><br />So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead to tell them, “The LORD bless you, because you showed this kindness to Saul your lord when you buried him. / Now may the LORD show you loving devotion and faithfulness, and I will also show you the same favor because you have done this. / Now then, be strong and courageous, for though Saul your lord is dead, the house of Judah has anointed me as their king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">1 Kings 2:5</a></span><br />Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-32.htm">1 Kings 2:32</a></span><br />The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-6.htm">1 Chronicles 11:6</a></span><br />Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1-2</a></span><br />Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">1 Chronicles 12:23</a></span><br />Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Matthew 26:14-16</a></span><br />Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3-5</a></span><br />When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. / “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.” / So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-10.htm">Mark 14:10-11</a></span><br />Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-3.htm">Luke 22:3-6</a></span><br />Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve. / And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted and agreed to give him money. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-2.htm">John 13:2</a></span><br />The evening meal was underway, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, went, and came about the heat of the day to the house of Ishbosheth, who lay on a bed at noon.</p><p class="hdg">went</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/24-25.htm">2 Chronicles 24:25</a></b></br> And when they were departed from him, (for they left him in great diseases,) his own servants conspired against him for the blood of the sons of Jehoiada the priest, and slew him on his bed, and he died: and they buried him in the city of David, but they buried him not in the sepulchres of the kings.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/25-27.htm">2 Chronicles 25:27</a></b></br> Now after the time that Amaziah did turn away from following the LORD they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem; and he fled to Lachish: but they sent to Lachish after him, and slew him there.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/33-24.htm">2 Chronicles 33:24</a></b></br> And his servants conspired against him, and slew him in his own house.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/11-2.htm">2 Samuel 11:2</a></b></br> And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king's house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman <i>was</i> very beautiful to look upon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/16-9.htm">1 Kings 16:9</a></b></br> And his servant Zimri, captain of half <i>his</i> chariots, conspired against him, as he was in Tirzah, drinking himself drunk in the house of Arza steward of <i>his</i> house in Tirzah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/24-33.htm">Proverbs 24:33,34</a></b></br> <i>Yet</i> a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/3-23.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-2.htm">Baanah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-27.htm">Ba'anah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-23.htm">Bed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-2.htm">Beerothite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-9.htm">Be-Er'othite</a> <a href="/numbers/31-23.htm">Cleaning</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-16.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-22.htm">Door</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-21.htm">Grain</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-34.htm">Heat</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-29.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-2.htm">Ishbosheth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-1.htm">Ish-Bosheth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-1.htm">Ish-Bo'sheth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-23.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-21.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-29.htm">Midday</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">Middle</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-29.htm">Noon</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-29.htm">Noonday</a> <a href="/jeremiah/35-19.htm">Recab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-2.htm">Rechab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-32.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-2.htm">Resting</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-2.htm">Rimmon</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-7.htm">Sleep</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/11-22.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-6.htm">Baanah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-6.htm">Ba'anah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-7.htm">Bed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-9.htm">Beerothite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-9.htm">Be-Er'othite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-6.htm">Cleaning</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-19.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-9.htm">Door</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-19.htm">Grain</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-1.htm">Heat</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-6.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-8.htm">Ishbosheth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-7.htm">Ish-Bosheth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">Ish-Bo'sheth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-9.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-7.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-29.htm">Midday</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-6.htm">Middle</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-26.htm">Noon</a> <a href="/job/5-14.htm">Noonday</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-9.htm">Recab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-6.htm">Rechab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-1.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-10.htm">Resting</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-9.htm">Rimmon</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">Sleep</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/4-1.htm">The Israelites being troubled at the death of Abner</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/4-2.htm">Baanah and Rechab slay Ish-Bosheth, and bring his head to Hebron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/4-9.htm">David causes them to be slain, and Ish-Bosheth's head to be buried.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Their father, Rimmon, was from Beeroth, one of the Gibeonite cities (<a href="/joshua/9-17.htm">Joshua 9:17</a>). The Gibeonites were a group that had made a treaty with Israel during Joshua's conquest of Canaan, which later led to complex relations with Israel (<a href="/2_samuel/21.htm">2 Samuel 21:1-2</a>). The mention of their lineage highlights the mixed heritage and complex political alliances in Israel at the time.<p><b>set out and arrived at the house of Ish-bosheth</b><br>Ish-bosheth was the son of Saul and was made king over Israel by Abner, Saul's military commander, after Saul's death (<a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">2 Samuel 2:8-10</a>). His reign was marked by instability and conflict with David, who was anointed king over Judah. The house of Ish-bosheth signifies his royal residence, likely in Mahanaim, a city east of the Jordan River, which served as his capital during the civil war with David (<a href="/2_samuel/2-29.htm">2 Samuel 2:29</a>).<p><b>in the heat of the day</b><br>This phrase indicates the time of day, which was typically the hottest and often a time for rest in the ancient Near East. The heat of the day would have been a time when people sought shelter and respite from the sun, making it a strategic time for Rechab and Baanah to approach without drawing attention.<p><b>while the king was taking his midday nap</b><br>The practice of taking a midday rest or siesta was common in ancient cultures, especially in hot climates. This detail underscores the vulnerability of Ish-bosheth, as he was resting and unguarded. It also reflects the cultural norm of the time, where leaders and common people alike would pause their activities during the hottest part of the day. This moment of vulnerability is reminiscent of other biblical narratives where leaders are caught off guard, such as Sisera in <a href="/judges/4-21.htm">Judges 4:21</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/r/rimmon_the_beerothite.htm">Rimmon the Beerothite</a></b><br>Rimmon is the father of Rechab and Baanah. Beeroth was one of the cities of the Gibeonites, who were Hivites and had made a treaty with Israel during the time of Joshua.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/rechab_and_baanah.htm">Rechab and Baanah</a></b><br>These are the sons of Rimmon. They were captains in Ish-bosheth's army and are central figures in this account as they plot against Ish-bosheth.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/ish-bosheth.htm">Ish-bosheth</a></b><br>The son of Saul and the king of Israel at this time, ruling over the northern tribes. His reign was marked by instability and conflict with David, who was king over Judah.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/midday_nap.htm">Midday Nap</a></b><br>This detail highlights the vulnerability of Ish-bosheth, as it was customary in the ancient Near East to rest during the hottest part of the day.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/h/house_of_ish-bosheth.htm">House of Ish-bosheth</a></b><br>The location where the events unfold, symbolizing the seat of his fragile power and the impending change in leadership.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_betrayal.htm">The Consequences of Betrayal</a></b><br>Betrayal often leads to unforeseen consequences and reflects a lack of trust in God's timing and justice. Rechab and Baanah's actions demonstrate the dangers of taking matters into one's own hands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/vulnerability_and_trust_in_god.htm">Vulnerability and Trust in God</a></b><br>Ish-bosheth's vulnerability during his midday rest serves as a reminder of our own vulnerabilities and the importance of placing our trust in God for protection and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership_transitions.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership Transitions</a></b><br>The transition of power from Ish-bosheth to David illustrates God's sovereignty in leadership changes. It encourages believers to trust in God's plan and timing for leadership in their own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_integrity.htm">The Importance of Integrity</a></b><br>The actions of Rechab and Baanah contrast with the integrity that God desires from His people. This account challenges us to act with integrity, even when faced with opportunities for personal gain.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_condemn_ishbosheth's_killers.htm">2 Samuel 4:5–7 – If God intended David to become king, why would these assassins be condemned for eliminating Ishbosheth, who was hindering David’s rule? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_rechab_and_baanah.htm">Who were Rechab and Baanah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/david_and_ish-bosheth_conflict.htm">What happened between David and Ish-bosheth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_psalm_101_8's_pledge_literal_evidence.htm">Is Psalm 101:8’s pledge to “destroy all the wicked” in the land literal, and if so, does archaeological or historical evidence support such a sweeping action?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) <span class= "bld">Who lay on a bed at noon</span>--according to the custom in hot countries of taking a <span class= "ital">siesta </span>at midday. Ish-bosheth's bed was, of course, in the coolest and most retired part of the house.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/4-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Now Rechab</span><br /><span class="heb">רֵכָ֣ב</span> <span class="translit">(rê·ḵāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7394.htm">Strong's 7394: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rechab -- perhaps 'band of riders', a Benjamite, also the head of a nomadic family</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Baanah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבַעֲנָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇa·‘ă·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1196.htm">Strong's 1196: </a> </span><span class="str2">Baanah -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Rimmon</span><br /><span class="heb">רִמּ֤וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(rim·mō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7417.htm">Strong's 7417: </a> </span><span class="str2">A Syrian god</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Beerothite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבְּאֵֽרֹתִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bə·’ê·rō·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_886.htm">Strong's 886: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beerothite -- a Beerothite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">set out</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּ֨לְכ֜וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·lə·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and arrived</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּבֹ֙אוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḇō·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the house</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֖ית</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ish-bosheth</span><br /><span class="heb">בֹּ֑שֶׁת</span> <span class="translit">(bō·šeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_378.htm">Strong's 378: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ish-bosheth -- 'man of shame', a son of Saul and king of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the heat</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּחֹ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ḥōm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2527.htm">Strong's 2527: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heat</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the day,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיּ֔וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">while the king</span><br /><span class="heb">וְה֣וּא</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was taking his midday</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽצָּהֳרָֽיִם׃</span> <span class="translit">(haṣ·ṣā·ho·rā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6672.htm">Strong's 6672: </a> </span><span class="str2">A light, double light, noon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">nap.</span><br /><span class="heb">שֹׁכֵ֔ב</span> <span class="translit">(šō·ḵêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7901.htm">Strong's 7901: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lie down</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/4-5.htm">2 Samuel 4:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/4-5.htm">2 Samuel 4:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/4-5.htm">2 Samuel 4:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/4-5.htm">2 Samuel 4:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/4-5.htm">2 Samuel 4:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/4-5.htm">2 Samuel 4:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/4-5.htm">2 Samuel 4:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/4-5.htm">2 Samuel 4:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/4-5.htm">2 Samuel 4:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/4-5.htm">2 Samuel 4:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/4-5.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 4:5 The sons of Rimmon the Beerothite Rechab (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/4-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 4:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 4:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/4-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 4:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 4:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>