Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version David answered Rekab and his brother Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has delivered me out of every trouble, New Living Translation But David said to Recab and Baanah, “The LORD, who saves me from all my enemies, is my witness. English Standard Version But David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, “As the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life out of every adversity, Berean Standard Bible But David answered Rechab and his brother Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, Berean Literal Bible And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and he said to them, “As YHWH lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, King James Bible 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, New King James Version But David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said to them, “As the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all adversity, New American Standard Bible But David replied to Rechab and his brother Baanah, sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said to them, “As the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, NASB 1995 David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said to them, “As the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, NASB 1977 And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said to them, “As the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, Legacy Standard Bible And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said to them, “As Yahweh lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, Amplified Bible David replied to Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said to them, “As the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from every adversity, Berean Annotated Bible But David (beloved) answered Rechab (rider) and his brother Baanah (in affliction), the sons of Rimmon (pomegranate) the Beerothite (wells), “As surely as the LORD {YHWH} lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, Christian Standard Bible But David answered Rechab and his brother Baanah, sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, “As the LORD lives, the one who has redeemed my life from every distress, Holman Christian Standard Bible But David answered Rechab and his brother Baanah, sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, “As the LORD lives, the One who has redeemed my life from every distress, American Standard Version And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said unto them, As Jehovah liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity, Contemporary English Version David answered: I swear that only the LORD rescues me when I'm in trouble! English Revised Version 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, GOD'S WORD® Translation David responded to Rechab and his brother Baanah, the sons of Rimmon from Beeroth, Good News Translation David answered them, "I take a vow by the living LORD, who has saved me from all dangers! International Standard Version David responded to Rechab and his brother Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite: "As the LORD lives, who has saved my life in every adversity, NET Bible David replied to Recab and his brother Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, "As surely as the LORD lives, who has delivered my life from all adversity, New Heart English Bible David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said to them, "As the LORD lives, who has redeemed my soul out of all adversity, Webster's Bible Translation And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said to them, As the LORD liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut David answered Rechab and his brother Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, World English Bible David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said to them, “As Yahweh lives, who has redeemed my soul out of all adversity, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd David answers Rechab and his brother Baanah, sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and says to them, “YHWH lives, who has redeemed my soul out of all adversity, Berean Literal Bible And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and he said to them, “As YHWH lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, Young's Literal Translation And David answereth Rechab and Baanah his brother, sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and saith to them, 'Jehovah liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity, Smith's Literal Translation And David will answer Rechab and Baanah his brother, sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and he will say to them, Jehovah lives who redeemed my soul from all straits, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut David answered Rechab, and Baana his brother, the sons of Remmon the Berothite, and said to them: As the Lord liveth, who hath delivered my soul out of all distress, Catholic Public Domain Version But David, responding to Rechab and his brother Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, said to them: “As the Lord lives who has rescued my soul from all distress, New American Bible But David replied to Rechab and his brother Baanah, sons of Rimmon the Beerothite: “As the LORD lives, who rescued me from every distress: New Revised Standard Version David answered Rechab and his brother Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, “As the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life out of every adversity, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd David answered Rechab and Baana his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said to them, As the LORD lives, who has saved my life out of every adversity, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And David answered Rakab and Baana his brother, the sons of Ramun the Bruthite, and said: “LORD JEHOVAH lives who saved my life from all adversity! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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, Brenton Septuagint Translation And David answered and Rechab and Baana his brother, the sons of Remmon the Berothite, and said to them, As the Lord lives, who has redeemed my soul out of all affliction; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Kills the Murderers9But David answered Rechab and his brother Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, 10when someone told me, ‘Look, Saul is dead,’ and thought he was a bearer of good news, I seized him and put him to death at Ziklag. That was his reward for his news!… Cross References But David answered Rechab and his brother Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, 2 Samuel 1:13-16 And David inquired of the young man who had brought him the report, “Where are you from?” “I am the son of a foreigner,” he answered. “I am an Amalekite.” / So David asked him, “Why were you not afraid to lift your hand to destroy the LORD’s anointed?” / Then David summoned one of the young men and said, “Go, execute him!” So the young man struck him down, and he died. … 2 Samuel 3:28-29 Afterward, David heard about this and said, “I and my kingdom are forever guiltless before the LORD concerning the blood of Abner son of Ner. / May it whirl over the head of Joab and over the entire house of his father, and may the house of Joab never be without one having a discharge or skin disease, or one who leans on a staff or falls by the sword or lacks food.” 1 Kings 2:31-33 And the king replied, “Do just as he says. Strike him down and bury him, and so remove from me and from the house of my father the innocent blood that Joab shed. / The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. / Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.” “As surely as the LORD lives, Ruth 3:13 Stay here tonight, and in the morning, if he wants to redeem you, good. Let him redeem you. But if he does not want to redeem you, as surely as the LORD lives, I will. Now lie here until morning.” 1 Samuel 14:39 As surely as the LORD who saves Israel lives, even if it is my son Jonathan, he must die!” But not one of the troops said a word. 1 Samuel 20:3 But David again vowed, “Your father knows very well that I have found favor in your eyes, and he has said, ‘Jonathan must not know of this, or he will be grieved.’ As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, there is but a step between me and death.” who has redeemed my life from all distress, Psalm 34:17 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles. 2 Samuel 22:49-50 who frees me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men. / Therefore I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing praises to Your name. Psalm 56:13 For You have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life. Genesis 50:19-20 But Joseph replied, “Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God? / As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. 1 Samuel 24:12 May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD take vengeance on you, but my hand will never be against you. 1 Samuel 26:10-11 David added, “As surely as the LORD lives, the LORD Himself will strike him down; either his day will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish. / But the LORD forbid that I should extend my hand against the LORD’s anointed. Instead, take the spear and water jug by his head, and let us go.” 2 Samuel 1:14-16 So David asked him, “Why were you not afraid to lift your hand to destroy the LORD’s anointed?” / Then David summoned one of the young men and said, “Go, execute him!” So the young man struck him down, and he died. / For David had said to the Amalekite, “Your blood be on your own head because your own mouth has testified against you, saying, ‘I killed the LORD’s anointed.’” 2 Samuel 3:39 And I am weak this day, though anointed as king, and these men, the sons of Zeruiah, are too fierce for me. May the LORD repay the evildoer according to his evil!” 1 Kings 2:32-33 The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. / Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.” 1 Kings 2:44 The king also said, “You know in your heart all the evil that you did to my father David. Therefore the LORD will bring your evil back upon your head. Treasury of Scripture And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said to them, As the LORD lives, who has redeemed my soul out of all adversity, who hath Genesis 48:16 The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth. 1 Kings 1:29 And the king sware, and said, As the LORD liveth, that hath redeemed my soul out of all distress, Psalm 31:5-7 Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth… Jump to Previous Adversity Baanah Ba'anah Beerothite Be-Er'othite David Delivered Distress Kept Life Recab Rechab Redeemed Rimmon Safe Soul SurelyJump to Next Adversity Baanah Ba'anah Beerothite Be-Er'othite David Delivered Distress Kept Life Recab Rechab Redeemed Rimmon Safe Soul Surely2 Samuel 4 1. The Israelites being troubled at the death of Abner2. Baanah and Rechab slay Ish-Bosheth, and bring his head to Hebron 9. David causes them to be slain, and Ish-Bosheth's head to be buried. But David answered Rechab and his brother Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite David's response to Rechab and Baanah is significant in the context of his rise to power. Rechab and Baanah were captains in Ish-bosheth's army, and their actions were politically motivated, aiming to gain favor with David by killing Ish-bosheth, Saul's son. Beeroth was one of the Gibeonite cities, and its inhabitants were absorbed into the tribe of Benjamin. This background highlights the complex tribal and political dynamics in Israel during David's ascent to the throne. David's response reflects his commitment to justice and righteousness, rejecting any form of treachery or murder as a means to secure his kingdom. “As surely as the LORD lives who has redeemed my life from all distress Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe anointed king of Israel, known for his faithfulness to God and his role in uniting the tribes of Israel. At this point in the account, David is consolidating his rule over Israel. 2. Rechab and Baanah Sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, they are involved in the assassination of Ish-bosheth, Saul's son, hoping to gain favor with David. 3. Rimmon the Beerothite The father of Rechab and Baanah, from the town of Beeroth, which was part of the territory of Benjamin. 4. The LORD The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is acknowledged by David as his deliverer and protector. 5. Deliverance from Trouble David refers to his past experiences where God has delivered him from various adversities, emphasizing his reliance on God's providence. Teaching Points Trust in God's DeliveranceDavid's life exemplifies a deep trust in God's ability to deliver from trouble. Believers are encouraged to rely on God's faithfulness in their own lives. Integrity in Leadership David's response to Rechab and Baanah shows his commitment to justice and righteousness, even when it might be politically advantageous to act otherwise. Leaders today can learn from David's example of integrity. God's Sovereignty Recognizing God's hand in delivering us from past troubles can strengthen our faith and trust in His sovereignty over our present and future circumstances. Rejecting Unrighteous Means David's rejection of the actions of Rechab and Baanah teaches us to reject unrighteous means to achieve our goals, trusting instead in God's timing and methods. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 4:9?2. How does David's response in 2 Samuel 4:9 demonstrate trust in God's justice? 3. What does David's reliance on God in 2 Samuel 4:9 teach us today? 4. How can we apply David's example of faith in God's deliverance in life? 5. What scriptural connections highlight God's role as "the One who redeemed my life"? 6. How does David's acknowledgment of God's deliverance inspire our daily trust in Him? 7. What does 2 Samuel 4:9 reveal about David's view on divine justice and retribution? 8. How does 2 Samuel 4:9 reflect David's understanding of God's sovereignty over life and death? 9. Why does David emphasize God's role in his deliverance in 2 Samuel 4:9? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 4? 11. Who were Rechab and Baanah in the Bible? 12. 2 Samuel 4:5–7 – If God intended David to become king, why would these assassins be condemned for eliminating Ishbosheth, who was hindering David’s rule? 13. 2 Samuel 4:6 - Why are there no extra-biblical sources mentioning Rechab and Baanah, and does their apparent anonymity cast doubt on the historical reliability of this event? 14. Why does 2 Samuel 9:4 specify Lo-debar as Mephibosheth's hiding place if there is no clear extra-biblical record of such a location or its significance? What Does 2 Samuel 4:9 Mean But David answered Rechab and his brother Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite• David does not ignore the men who have arrived with news of Ish-bosheth’s death (2 Samuel 4:5–8). • His immediate response shows he remains the rightful judge in Israel, not a passive bystander (2 Samuel 3:17–18). • Earlier, he dealt firmly with the Amalekite who claimed to slay Saul (2 Samuel 1:15-16); consistency marks his leadership. • By naming the brothers and their father, the narrator underlines personal accountability—echoing God’s demand in Deuteronomy 24:16 that each bears his own guilt. • Contrast: Saul often acted on hearsay (1 Samuel 22:17-19). David hears the whole matter before acting (Proverbs 18:13). “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress • David swears by the living LORD, aligning himself with oaths of earlier saints (Genesis 14:22-23; 1 Samuel 20:3). • “Redeemed my life” recalls God’s past rescues—from Goliath (1 Samuel 17:37), Saul’s spears (1 Samuel 19:10), and years of wilderness danger (Psalm 34:4). • The phrase signals trust: the God who saved before will uphold righteous justice now (2 Samuel 22:2-7). • David’s vow places final judgment in God’s hands first, then in his own as king; this mirrors Romans 12:19—vengeance belongs to the Lord. • By stressing “all distress,” he testifies that no circumstance—political turmoil, exile, betrayal—escaped God’s deliverance (Psalm 34:19). summary David’s reply to Rechab and Baanah reveals a ruler grounded in God’s faithfulness. He treats even self-proclaimed allies as accountable to divine law, remembering the LORD who repeatedly rescued him. The verse underscores that true leadership rests on unwavering confidence in the living Redeemer and an unflinching commitment to righteous justice. (9) Who hath redeemed.--David's answer shows that he could trust in God to avenge him, and did not encourage or need the crimes of men to help him.Verses 9, 10. - And David answered. David's answer is worthy of him. His appeal to Jehovah, as One that had saved him in all time of adversity, was a declaration that he had no need of criminals. And throughout he had carefully abstained from taking any steps to bring about the accomplishment of God's will, and had been upright and forbearing alike to Ishbosheth and Saul. How noble his conduct was we see by the contrast with Macbeth, whose better nature was poisoned and spoiled by the hope that he should be king hereafter. At the end of the verse the force is weakened in the Authorized Version by the insertion of irrelevant words. What David said is, "I slew him in Ziklag, and that was the reward I gave him for his tidings."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But Davidדָּוִ֜ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse answered וַיַּ֨עַן (way·ya·‘an) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6030: To answer, respond Rechab רֵכָ֣ב ׀ (rê·ḵāḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7394: Rechab -- perhaps 'band of riders', a Benjamite, also the head of a nomadic family and his brother אָחִ֗יו (’ā·ḥîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) Baanah, בַּעֲנָ֣ה (ba·‘ă·nāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1196: Baanah -- the name of several Israelites sons בְּנֵ֛י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Rimmon רִמּ֥וֹן (rim·mō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7417: A Syrian god the Beerothite, הַבְּאֵֽרֹתִ֖י (hab·bə·’ê·rō·ṯî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 886: Beerothite -- a Beerothite “As surely as the LORD יְהוָ֕ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel lives, חַי־ (ḥay-) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life who אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that has redeemed פָּדָ֥ה (pā·ḏāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6299: To sever, ransom, gener, to release, preserve my life נַפְשִׁ֖י (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion from all מִכָּל־ (mik·kāl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every distress, צָרָֽה׃ (ṣā·rāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6869: Tightness, a female rival Links 2 Samuel 4:9 NIV2 Samuel 4:9 NLT 2 Samuel 4:9 ESV 2 Samuel 4:9 NASB 2 Samuel 4:9 KJV 2 Samuel 4:9 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 4:9 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 4:9 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 4:9 French Bible 2 Samuel 4:9 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 4:9 David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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