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.23.29
• father of: Heleb (חֵלֶב)

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

Profile

Male • David's warrior • One of David's mighty warriors from Netophah.

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Baanah the Netophathite was one of David's mighty warriors.

• A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.29;
• only referred to as Baanah בַּעֲנָה;
• father of Heleb חֵלֶב.

Baanah the Netophathite is mentioned in the lists of David's mighty warriors found in 2 Samuel 23:29 and 1 Chronicles 11:30. He is described as being from Netophah, a town in Judah. The mighty warriors were a group of elite soldiers who fought alongside David and were known for their exceptional skill and bravery in battle. Baanah's inclusion in this list indicates that he was a distinguished warrior who had proven his loyalty and valor in service to King David.

All entries for Baanah: בַּעֲנָה

Related Profiles:

• Heleb (child)