2 Samuel 4:5 meaning and explanation

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.

2 Samuel 4:5, Berean Standard Bible

Explanation preview

Rechab and Baanah were leaders of raiding parties under Ish-bosheth, Saul's surviving son, who had been made king over Israel while David ruled Judah. With Abner, Ish-bosheth's powerful general, now dead, the kingdom was weak and afraid.

Read and study this verse. Three complete study layers are included with Premium.

Read this verse in the app