2 Samuel 4:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 4:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 4:2 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Saul's son had two men that were captains of bands: the name of the one was Baanah, and the name of the other Rechab..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 4:2 — KJV
“And Saul's son had two men that were captains of bands: the name of the one was Baanah, and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon a Beerothite, of the children of Benjamin: (for Beeroth also was reckoned to Benjamin: other: Heb. second”
— 2 Samuel 4:2 (KJV)
2 Samuel 4:2 in Context — About the Book of 2 Samuel
2 Samuel covers David's reign — his triumphs, his devastating fall with Bathsheba, and his raw, honest walk back to God. It shows that even a man after God's own heart needs mercy, and that God's covenant love survives our worst chapters.
Cross-References for 2 Samuel 4:2
“And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said unto them, As the LORD liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity,”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 4:2: son, baanah, other
“Also of the sons of Aaron the priests, which were in the fields of the suburbs of their cities, in every several city, the men that were expressed by name, to give portions to all the males among the priests, and to all that were reckoned by genealogies among the Levites.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 4:2: son, men, name
“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.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 4:2: son, baanah, rechab
“And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother's name was Joktan. Peleg: that is Division”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 4:2: son, two, name
“And I have given the Levites as a gift to Aaron and to his sons from among the children of Israel, to do the service of the children of Israel in the tabernacle of the congregation, and to make an atonement for the children of Israel: that there be no plague among the children of Israel, when the children of Israel come nigh unto the sanctuary. a gift: Heb. given”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 4:2: son, men, one
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