Lexical Definition
בַּעֲנָה Baʻănâh (bah-an-aw') Baanah N:N-M-P
from a derivative of עָנָה with prepositional prefix; in affliction
Baanah.
- § Baana or Baanah = "in affliction"
- Baanah, the name of four Israelites
1) a Benjamite, son Rimmon, who with his brother Rechab murdered Ish-bosheth. For this, killed by David, mutilated bodies hung up over the pool at Hebron
2) a Netophathite, father of Heleb or Heled, one of David's mighty warriors
3) the head of a family of exiles returning with Zerubbabel
4) a chief of the people
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.4.2
- son of: Rimmon (רִמּוֹן)
- brother of: Rechab (רֵכָב)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
בַּעֲנָה proper name, masculine (? id.) —
1. a Benjamite, one of the murderers of Ishbosheth 2Sam 4:2; 2Sam 4:5; 2Sam 4:6; 2Sam 4:9.
2. father of one of David's heroes 2Sam 23:29 = 1Chr 11:30.
3. head of a family of returning exiles Ezra 2:2 = Neh 7:7 perhaps also = בַּעֲנָא Neh 3:4.
4. a chief of the people Neh 10:28*.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | 4:2 · 4:5 · 4:6 · 4:9 · 23:29 |
| 1 Chronicles | 11:30 |
| Ezra | 2:2 |
| Nehemiah | 3:4 · 7:7 · 10:28* |
Profile
Male • David's compatriots • A captain who murdered Ish-bosheth, Saul's son.
David's compatriots living at the time of United Monarchy
Baanah and his brother Rechab assassinated Ish-bosheth, hoping to gain favor with David.
- David's compatriots living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.4.2;
- only referred to as Baanah בַּעֲנָה;
- son of Rimmon רִמּוֹן;
- a brother of Rechab רֵכָב.
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 2 Samuel 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.
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