2 Samuel Chapter 4 Flashcards
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What happened to Saul's son when he heard that Abner had died?

He lost heart and all of Israel was troubled.

Who were Baanah and Recab, two men of Saul's son Ishbosheth?

Captains of troops.

With what tribe were Baanah and Recab associated?

The tribe of Benjamin.

Whose son was lame in both feet?

<p>Jonathan's.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Jonathan's son become lame?

<p>He fell while fleeing with his nurse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the lame boy?

<p>Mephibosheth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what time was Ishbosheth laying in his bed?

<p>At noon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Recab and Baanah do in the heat of the day?

<p>They stabbed Ishbosheth in the stomach and killed him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Recab and Baanah get into the house?

<p>They pretended to get wheat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Recab and Baanah take from the house after killing Ishbosheth?

<p>Ishbosheth's head.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Recab and Baanah bring the head of Ishbosheth?

<p>To David in Hebron.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did David say he had done when a man, thinking he was bringing good news, told him 'Saul's dead'?

<p>Arrested him and had him executed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did David say to Recab and Baanah?

<p>'Wicked men killed an innocent man.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did David order his men to do to Recab and Baanah?

<p>Executed them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did David's men do with the bodies of Baanah and Recab?

<p>Cut off their hands and feet and hung their bodies by the pool in Hebron.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did David's men do with the head of Ishbosheth?

<p>Buried it in Abner's tomb.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Events and Characters

  • Saul's son Ishbosheth lost heart upon hearing about Abner's death, causing trouble for all of Israel.
  • Baanah and Recab were captains of troops belonging to Ishbosheth, associated with the tribe of Benjamin.
  • Jonathan's son, Mephibosheth, became lame in both feet after falling while fleeing with his nurse.

Assassination of Ishbosheth

  • Ishbosheth was found laying in bed at noon when Recab and Baanah executed their plan.
  • They entered Ishbosheth's house pretending to get wheat before stabbing him in the stomach and killing him.
  • After killing Ishbosheth, Recab and Baanah took his head and brought it to David in Hebron.

David's Reaction

  • David had previously executed a man who claimed he brought good news about Saul's death, believing he was guilty of killing the king.
  • Upon receiving Ishbosheth's head, David condemned Recab and Baanah, calling them wicked men for killing an innocent man.
  • As punishment for their actions, David ordered his men to execute Recab and Baanah and had their hands and feet cut off, displaying their bodies by the pool in Hebron.

Final Resting Place

  • The head of Ishbosheth was buried in Abner's tomb, marking a significant moment in consolidating David's reign.

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Test your knowledge on 2 Samuel Chapter 4 with these flashcards. This quiz covers key events and figures, including the reactions of Saul's son and the roles of Baanah and Recab. Perfect for studying and reinforcing your understanding of this biblical chapter.

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