Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version 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. New Living Translation 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. English Standard Version 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. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, set out and came in at the heat of the day to the house of Ish-bosheth, and he was lying the lying down of noon. King James Bible 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. New King James Version 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. New American Standard Bible 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. NASB 1995 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. NASB 1977 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. Legacy Standard Bible 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. Amplified Bible 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. Berean Annotated Bible Now Rechab (rider) and Baanah (in affliction), the sons of Rimmon (pomegranate) the Beerothite (wells), set out and arrived at the house of Ish-bosheth (man of shame) in the heat of the day, while the king was taking his midday nap. Christian Standard Bible 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible 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. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version One day about noon, Rechab and Baanah went to Ishbosheth's house. It was a hot day, and he was resting English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation 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 Good News Translation Rechab and Baanah set out for Ishbosheth's house and arrived there about noon, while he was taking his midday rest. International Standard Version 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. NET Bible 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. New Heart English Bible 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNow 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. World English Bible 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd 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; Berean Literal Bible And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, set out and came in at the heat of the day to the house of Ish-bosheth, and he was lying the lying down of noon. Young's Literal Translation 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; Smith's Literal Translation 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd 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. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. New American Bible 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. New Revised Standard Version 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. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd 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. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated 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 OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Murder of Ish-bosheth…4And 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. 5Now 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. 6They 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.… Cross References Now Rechab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, 2 Samuel 23:37 Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah, 1 Chronicles 11:39 Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah, Joshua 9:17-18 So the Israelites set out and on the third day arrived at their cities—Gibeon, Chephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath-jearim. / But the Israelites did not attack them, because the leaders of the congregation had sworn an oath to them by the LORD, the God of Israel. And the whole congregation grumbled against the leaders. set out and arrived at the house of Ish-bosheth 1 Kings 16:9-10 However, while Elah was in Tirzah getting drunk in the house of Arza the steward of his household there, Elah’s servant Zimri, the commander of half his chariots, conspired against him. / So in the twenty-seventh year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Zimri went in, struck Elah down, and killed him. And Zimri reigned in his place. Judges 3:20-21 Then Ehud approached him while he was sitting alone in the coolness of his upper room. “I have a word from God for you,” Ehud said, and the king rose from his seat. / And Ehud reached with his left hand, pulled the sword from his right thigh, and plunged it into Eglon’s belly. 1 Samuel 19:11-17 Then Saul sent messengers to David’s house to watch him and kill him in the morning. But David’s wife Michal warned him, “If you do not run for your life tonight, tomorrow you will be dead!” / So Michal lowered David from the window, and he ran away and escaped. / Then Michal took a household idol and laid it in the bed, placed some goat hair on its head, and covered it with a garment. … in the heat of the day, Genesis 18:1 Then the LORD appeared to Abraham by the Oaks of Mamre in the heat of the day, while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent. 1 Samuel 11:11 The next day Saul organized the troops into three divisions, and during the morning watch they invaded the camp of the Ammonites and slaughtered them, until the hottest part of the day. And the survivors were so scattered that no two of them were left together. Jeremiah 15:8 I will make their widows more numerous than the sand of the sea. I will bring a destroyer at noon against the mothers of young men. I will suddenly bring upon them anguish and dismay. while the king was taking his midday nap. 1 Samuel 26:7-12 That night David and Abishai came to the troops, and Saul was lying there asleep in the inner circle of the camp, with his spear stuck in the ground by his head. And Abner and the troops were lying around him. / Abishai said to David, “Today God has delivered your enemy into your hand. Now, therefore, please let me thrust the spear through him into the ground with one stroke. I will not need to strike him twice!” / But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can extend a hand against the LORD’s anointed and be guiltless?” … Songs 1:7 Tell me, O one I love, where do you pasture your sheep? Where do you rest them at midday? Why should I be like a veiled woman beside the flocks of your companions? Judges 16:19 And having lulled him to sleep on her lap, she called a man to shave off the seven braids of his head. In this way she began to subdue him, and his strength left him. 2 Samuel 3:30 (Joab and his brother Abishai murdered Abner because he had killed their brother Asahel in the battle at Gibeon.) 2 Samuel 2:23 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. 2 Samuel 1:10 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.” 2 Samuel 3:27 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. Treasury of Scripture 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. went 2 Chronicles 24:25 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. 2 Chronicles 25:27 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. 2 Chronicles 33:24 And his servants conspired against him, and slew him in his own house. 2 Samuel 11:2 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 was very beautiful to look upon. 1 Kings 16:9 And his servant Zimri, captain of half his chariots, conspired against him, as he was in Tirzah, drinking himself drunk in the house of Arza steward of his house in Tirzah. Proverbs 24:33,34 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: … Jump to Previous Arrived Baanah Ba'anah Bed Beerothite Be-Er'othite Cleaning Departed Door Grain Heat House Ishbosheth Ish-Bosheth Ish-Bo'sheth Kept Lay Midday Middle Noon Noonday Recab Rechab Rest Resting Rimmon SleepJump to Next Arrived Baanah Ba'anah Bed Beerothite Be-Er'othite Cleaning Departed Door Grain Heat House Ishbosheth Ish-Bosheth Ish-Bo'sheth Kept Lay Midday Middle Noon Noonday Recab Rechab Rest Resting Rimmon Sleep2 Samuel 4 1. The Israelites being troubled at the death of Abner2. Baanah and Rechab slay Ish-Bosheth, and bring his head to Hebron 9. David causes them to be slain, and Ish-Bosheth's head to be buried. Now Rechab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite Rechab and Baanah were leaders of raiding bands under Ish-bosheth, the son of Saul. Their father, Rimmon, was from Beeroth, one of the Gibeonite cities (Joshua 9:17). 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 (2 Samuel 21:1-2). The mention of their lineage highlights the mixed heritage and complex political alliances in Israel at the time. set out and arrived at the house of Ish-bosheth in the heat of the day while the king was taking his midday nap Persons / Places / Events 1. Rimmon the BeerothiteRimmon 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. 2. Rechab and Baanah 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. 3. Ish-bosheth 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. 4. Midday Nap 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. 5. House of Ish-bosheth The location where the events unfold, symbolizing the seat of his fragile power and the impending change in leadership. Teaching Points The Consequences of BetrayalBetrayal 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. Vulnerability and Trust in God 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. God's Sovereignty in Leadership Transitions 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. The Importance of Integrity 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 4:5?2. How does 2 Samuel 4:5 illustrate the consequences of seeking power through violence? 3. What can we learn about God's justice from 2 Samuel 4:5? 4. How does 2 Samuel 4:5 connect to the commandment "You shall not murder"? 5. In what ways can we trust God's timing instead of taking matters into our hands? 6. How should Christians respond to injustice, based on 2 Samuel 4:5? 7. Why did Rechab and Baanah kill Ish-bosheth in 2 Samuel 4:5? 8. How does 2 Samuel 4:5 reflect on the morality of political assassinations? 9. What does 2 Samuel 4:5 reveal about the power struggles in ancient Israel? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 4? 11. 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? 12. Who were Rechab and Baanah in the Bible? 13. What happened between David and Ish-bosheth? 14. 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? What Does 2 Samuel 4:5 Mean Rechab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite• These brothers are first introduced in 2 Samuel 4:2 as “captains of raiding parties” under Ish-bosheth, Saul’s surviving son. • Beeroth belonged to the tribe of Benjamin (Joshua 18:21, 25), the same tribe as Saul, showing how betrayal can arise from one’s own ranks (cf. Psalm 55:12-14). • Their father’s name, Rimmon, and their city’s flight to Gittaim (2 Samuel 4:3) hint that these men felt displaced and may have sought favor with David, whose rise was evident after Abner’s death (2 Samuel 3:37-38). • Like Doeg the Edomite who turned on the priests of Nob (1 Samuel 22:18-19), Rechab and Baanah embody the tragic pattern of ambitious insiders turning against God-appointed authority. set out • The says simply that they “set out,” but the context indicates deliberate planning rather than a casual visit. • Their journey echoes other premeditated betrayals: the Amalekite who fled to David after Saul’s death (2 Samuel 1:6-10) and Zimri who conspired against King Elah (1 Kings 16:9-10). • Scripture warns that the heart plotting evil is abominable to the Lord (Proverbs 6:16-18). • Any believer’s “setting out” should align with God’s purposes (Proverbs 3:5-6). When it does not, it leads to ruin, as these brothers will soon discover (2 Samuel 4:11-12). arrived at the house of Ish-bosheth • Crossing the threshold of their own king’s house with murderous intent shows contempt for God’s established order (Romans 13:1). • Similar acts of treachery took place when Ehud entered King Eglon’s private chamber (Judges 3:20-21) and when Joab later lured Abner inside the gate of Hebron (2 Samuel 3:27). • Ish-bosheth’s house should have been a place of safety, yet it became the stage for betrayal—an illustration of Jeremiah 17:9: “The heart is deceitful above all things.” • Believers are called to honor the places and people God sets over us (1 Peter 2:17). in the heat of the day • Midday in the ancient Near East was a customary time to rest from labor (Genesis 18:1; 1 Kings 19:4-6). • Choosing this hour ensured fewer witnesses and lowered defenses—paralleling how Satan prowls when vigilance drops (1 Peter 5:8). • David refused to strike Saul even when the king was vulnerable in a cave (1 Samuel 24:3-7), contrasting sharply with Rechab and Baanah’s exploit. • The passage reminds us to “walk as children of light” (Ephesians 5:8-11) rather than use the hour of rest for hidden sin. while the king was taking his midday nap • The records that “the king was taking his midday nap,” underscoring Ish-bosheth’s trust in his own officers. • Sleep scenes in Scripture often reveal a test of character: Saul asleep before David (1 Samuel 26:7-11), Sisera slain by Jael (Judges 4:21), and Samson’s haircut in Delilah’s lap (Judges 16:19). • Instead of guarding their king, the brothers exploited his repose—opposite of David’s men who refused to strike the sleeping Saul because he was “the LORD’s anointed” (1 Samuel 26:9). • The verse challenges us: Will we protect the vulnerable or take advantage of them? Proverbs 3:29 teaches, “Do not plot harm against your neighbor who lives trustfully beside you.” summary 2 Samuel 4:5 presents a calculated betrayal: two Benjamite brothers, trusted officers, depart with murderous intent, enter the king’s house during the midday lull, and find Ish-bosheth asleep. Every phrase heightens the treachery—familiar men, a vulnerable king, and a chosen moment of rest. The verse exposes ambition unchecked by reverence for God’s anointed and warns believers to guard their hearts, honor God-given authority, and remain watchful, lest opportunistic sin overtake us. (5) Who lay on a bed at noon--according to the custom in hot countries of taking a siesta at midday. Ish-bosheth's bed was, of course, in the coolest and most retired part of the house.Hebrew Now Rechabרֵכָ֣ב (rê·ḵāḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7394: Rechab -- perhaps 'band of riders', a Benjamite, also the head of a nomadic family and Baanah, וּבַעֲנָ֔ה (ū·ḇa·‘ă·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1196: Baanah -- the name of several Israelites the sons בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Rimmon רִמּ֤וֹן (rim·mō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7417: A Syrian god the Beerothite, הַבְּאֵֽרֹתִי֙ (hab·bə·’ê·rō·ṯî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 886: Beerothite -- a Beerothite set out וַיֵּ֨לְכ֜וּ (way·yê·lə·ḵū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk and arrived וַיָּבֹ֙אוּ֙ (way·yā·ḇō·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go at אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the house בֵּ֖ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Ish-bosheth בֹּ֑שֶׁת (bō·šeṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 378: Ish-bosheth -- 'man of shame', a son of Saul and king of Israel in the heat כְּחֹ֣ם (kə·ḥōm) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2527: Heat of the day, הַיּ֔וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day while the king וְה֣וּא (wə·hū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are was taking his midday הַֽצָּהֳרָֽיִם׃ (haṣ·ṣā·ho·rā·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6672: A light, double light, noon nap. שֹׁכֵ֔ב (šō·ḵêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7901: To lie down Links 2 Samuel 4:5 NIV2 Samuel 4:5 NLT 2 Samuel 4:5 ESV 2 Samuel 4:5 NASB 2 Samuel 4:5 KJV 2 Samuel 4:5 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 4:5 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 4:5 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 4:5 French Bible 2 Samuel 4:5 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 4:5 The sons of Rimmon the Beerothite Rechab (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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