KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
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.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
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
This takes place during the civil war between David and Saul's remaining family for control of Israel. Ishbosheth was Saul's son who had been made king over northern Israel while David ruled Judah in the south. The mention of the 'heat of the day' and midday rest reflects the common Middle Eastern practice of taking shelter during the hottest hours.
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