2 Samuel 4
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 4 of 24
Chapter Summary
The Israelites troubled by the death of Abner. Baanah and Rechab kill Ishbosheth and bring his head to Hebron.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
Saul's son and rival king, murdered on his bed by his own troop commanders after Abner's death
Son of Rimmon the Beerothite who, with Baanah, kills Ishbosheth and brings his head to David
Brother of Rechab and co-assassin of Ishbosheth, executed by David for the murder
King at Hebron who condemns the assassins, has them killed, and buries Ishbosheth's head with Abner
Jonathan's son, lamed at age five when his nurse dropped him fleeing the news of Saul's death
The Beerothite of Benjamin, father of the assassins Rechab and Baanah
Timeline
Ishbosheth hears of Abner's death, causing his hands to become feeble and terrifying all Israel.
2 Samuel 4:1-3The narrator notes that Jonathan's son Mephibosheth was dropped by his nurse at age five while fleeing, rendering him lame in both feet.
2 Samuel 4:4Baanah and Rechab sneak into Ishbosheth's house at noon while he sleeps, strike him in the fifth rib, and behead him.
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