And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, went, and came about the heat of the day to the house of Ishbosheth, who lay on a bed at noon.
Rechab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon from Beeroth, traveled and arrived at Ishbosheth's house during the hottest part of the day, when he was resting on his bed at noon.
This verse describes two men arriving at King Ishbosheth's house during his midday rest, setting up what will become a tragic assassination.
📚 Historical Context
In the books of Samuel, after King Saul's death, his son Ishbosheth was installed as king over Israel, while David ruled in Judah, creating a period of civil war and political tension. Rechab and Baanah, sons of Rimmon from Beeroth, were officers in Ishbosheth's army who plotted his assassination to advance their own interests during this unstable time. They chose to strike in the heat of the day when Ishbosheth was resting, highlighting the deceitful tactics used in ancient power struggles.
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