Baanah Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Baanah and his brother Rechab assassinated Ish-bosheth, hoping to gain favor with David.
commander of Ish-bosheth's military (2SA 4:2)
Lineage: Rimmon › Baanah
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Baanah
in the answer; in affliction
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Baanah
· Also called · H1195 none · 2SA 4:2 son of affliction
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בַּעֲנָא
baana · H1195 · 2SA 4:2 son of affliction
- he בַּעֲנָה · H1196G
- el Βαανα Baana · none · 2SA 4:2
- bg Ваана
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Baanah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
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.
Baanah 1 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
One of the two sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, a captain in Saul’s army. He and his brother Rechab assassinated Ishbosheth (2 Sam. 4:2), and were on this account slain by David, and their mutilated bodies suspended over the pool at Hebron (5, 6, 12).
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