Baanah is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the historical narratives of the books of Samuel and Chronicles. The name Baanah, meaning "in affliction" or "in response," is associated with two distinct individuals who played roles during the tumultuous period of King David's rise to power.

1. Baanah, Son of Rimmon the Beerothite: This Baanah, along with his brother Rechab, was a captain in the army of Ish-bosheth, the son of King Saul. Ish-bosheth reigned over Israel during the early years of David's rule over Judah. The brothers are infamously known for their treacherous act against Ish-bosheth. In 2 Samuel 4:5-7 , it is recorded that Baanah and Rechab entered Ish-bosheth's house during the heat of the day while he was taking his midday rest. They struck him down, beheaded him, and brought his head to David at Hebron, expecting a reward for killing David's rival. However, David, a man after God's own heart, condemned their actions, stating in 2 Samuel 4:9-11 , "As surely as the LORD lives, who has delivered me out of every trouble, when someone told me, 'Look, Saul is dead,' and thought he was bringing good news, I seized him and put him to death in Ziklag. That was the reward I gave him for his news! How much more, when wicked men have killed an innocent man in his own house and on his own bed, should I not now demand his blood from your hand and rid the earth of you!" Consequently, David ordered their execution, demonstrating his commitment to justice and the sanctity of life.

2. Baanah, a Netophathite: Another Baanah is mentioned in the context of King David's mighty warriors. In 1 Chronicles 11:30 , Baanah the Netophathite is listed among the valiant men who supported David during his reign. This Baanah is noted for his bravery and loyalty, contributing to the establishment of David's kingdom. The Netophathites were a group of warriors from the town of Netophah, located near Bethlehem, and were known for their military prowess.

The accounts of Baanah highlight the complexities of loyalty, justice, and the moral challenges faced by individuals during the establishment of David's kingdom. The contrasting actions of the two Baanahs serve as a reminder of the importance of integrity and righteousness in the eyes of God.Baanah

in the answer; in affliction

Baanah

1. Son of Rimmon, a Benjamite, who with his brother Rechab murdered Ishbosheth For this they were killed by David; and their mutilated bodies hung up over the pool at Hebron. (2 Samuel 4:2,5,6,9) (B.C. 1046.)
2. A Netophathite, father of Heleb or Heled, one of David's mighty men. (2 Samuel 23:29; 1 Chronicles 11:30) (B.C. before 1066.)
3. Accurately Baana, son of Hushai, Solomon's commissariat officer in Asher. (1 Kings 4:16) (B.C. 1012.)
4. Aman who accompanied Zerubbabel on his return from the captivity. (Ezra 2:2; Nehemiah 7:7) Possibly the same person is intended in (Nehemiah 10:27) (B.C. 536.)

Son of affliction.

(1.) One of the two sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, a captain in Saul's army. He and his brother Rechab assassinated Ishbosheth (2 Samuel 4:2), and were on this account slain by David, and their mutilated bodies suspended over the pool at Hebron (5, 6, 12).

(2.) The father of Heled, who was one of David's thirty heroes (2 Samuel 23:29; 1 Chronicles 11:30).

BAANAH

ba'-a-na ba`anah, ("son of oppression"):

(1) Captain in the army of Ish-bosheth (2 Samuel 4:2).

(2) Father of Iteleb, one of David's mighty men (2 Samuel 23:29 1 Chronicles 11:30).

(3) Returned with Zerubbabel to Jerusalem; a leader and one who sealed the covenant (Ezra 2:2 Nehemiah 7:7; Nehemiah 10:27). See BAANA (4).

1196. Baanah -- the name of several Israelites
... Baanah. 1197 . the name of several Israelites. Transliteration: Baanah Phonetic
Spelling: (bah-an-aw') Short Definition: Baanah. ... NASB Word Usage Baanah (9). ...
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1195. Baana -- the name of several Israelites
... Definition: Baana. Word Origin from the same as Baanah Definition the name of
several Isr. NASB Word Usage Baana (3). Baana, Baanah. The same ...
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A Shepherd Boy who was Called to Lead a Nation
... weaker. Then Rechab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon, went about midday to
the palace of Ishbaal, as he was taking his rest at noon. ...
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That Upon the Slaughter of Ishbosheth by the Treachery of his ...
... and Abner's death very much troubled him; nor did he himself outlive any long time,
but was treacherously set upon by the sons of Rimmon, [Baanah and Rechab ...
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The History of David
... There were two princes of thieves with Ishbosheth named Baanah and Rechab, which
came on a day in to Ishbosheth where he lay and slept, and there they slew him ...
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Justification by an Imputed Righteousness;
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. ...
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Baanah (10 Occurrences)
... 30). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BAANAH. ba'-a ... 27). See BAANA (4).
Multi-Version Concordance Baanah (10 Occurrences). 2 Samuel ...
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Ba'anah (9 Occurrences)
Ba'anah. Baanah, Ba'anah. Baani . Multi-Version Concordance Ba'anah
(9 Occurrences). 2 Samuel 4:2 Ishbosheth, Saul's son, had two ...
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Rechab (13 Occurrences)
... of some prominence in the Old Testament records: (1) A Benjamite of the town of
Beeroth, son of Rimmon (2 Samuel 4:2); he and his brother Baanah were "captains ...
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Recab (12 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 4:2 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 the ...
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Beerothite (4 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 4:2 Ishbosheth, Saul's son, had two men who were captains of bands: the
name of the one was Baanah, and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of ...
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Rimmon (22 Occurrences)
... names HADADRIMMON and TABRIMMON (which see) and its meaning is dubious (ramamu,
"to thunder" (?)) 2) A Benjamite of Beeroth, whose sons Baanah and Rechab ...
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Zerub'babel (23 Occurrences)
... RSV). Ezra 2:2 who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah,
Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The ...
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Nehemi'ah (8 Occurrences)
... Nehemi'ah (8 Occurrences). Ezra 2:2 who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah,
Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. ...
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Netoph'ah (4 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 23:29 Heleb the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son
of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin; (See RSV). ...
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Netophathite (9 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 23:29 Heleb the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai
of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV ...
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