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Who was Baanah in the Bible?

David's compatriots, during the united monarchy

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. Baanah appears in 4 verses of the Bible.

What does the Bible say about Baanah?

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.

Definition text: STEPBible · Tyndale House Cambridge. Licensed CC BY 4.0. Lightly edited for length and formatting.

Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.

Where does Baanah appear in the Bible?

Baanah is referenced in 4 verses. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.

2 Samuel 4

What else appears in these passages?

These turn up in the same passages as Baanah.

RechabSaulWheatDavid

Common questions

How many times does the Bible mention Baanah?

Baanah appears in 4 verses, all of them in 2 Samuel.

Which books of the Bible mention Baanah?

Just one: 2 Samuel.

Where can I read every verse about Baanah?

This page lists 4 of them. Protos carries all 4, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.

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