Some account of Rechab and Baanah, two of Ish-bosheth's captains, and of Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, Sa2 4:1-4. Rechab and Baanah murder Ish-bosheth, and escape; and bring his head to David, Sa2 4:5-8. David is…
1Luego que oyó el hijo de Saúl que Abner había sido muerto en Hebrón, las manos se le debilitaron, y fue atemorizado todo Israel.
2Y el hijo de Saúl tenía dos hombres, capitanes de bandas de merodeadores; el nombre de uno era Baana, y el del otro, Recab, hijos de Rimón beerotita, de los hijos de Benjamín (porque Beerot era también contado con Benjamín,
3pues los beerotitas habían huido a Gitaim, y moran allí como forasteros hasta hoy).
4Y Jonatán hijo de Saúl tenía un hijo lisiado de los pies. Tenía cinco años de edad cuando llegó de Jezreel la noticia de la muerte de Saúl y de Jonatán, y su nodriza le tomó y huyó; y mientras iba huyendo apresuradamente, se le cayó el niño y quedó cojo. Su nombre era Mefi-boset.
5Los hijos, pues, de Rimón beerotita, Recab y Baana, fueron y entraron en el mayor calor del día en casa de Is-boset, el cual estaba durmiendo la siesta en su cámara.
6Y he aquí la portera de la casa había estado limpiando trigo, pero se durmió; y fue así como Recab y Baana su hermano se introdujeron en la casa.
7Cuando entraron en la casa, Is-boset dormía sobre su lecho en su cámara; y lo hirieron y lo mataron, y le cortaron la cabeza, y habiéndola tomado, caminaron toda la noche por el camino del Arabá.
8Y trajeron la cabeza de Is-boset a David en Hebrón, y dijeron al rey: He aquí la cabeza de Is-boset hijo de Saúl tu enemigo, que procuraba matarte; y Jehová ha vengado hoy a mi señor el rey, de Saúl y de su linaje.
9Y David respondió a Recab y a su hermano Baana, hijos de Rimón beerotita, y les dijo: Vive Jehová que ha redimido mi alma de toda angustia,
10que cuando uno me dio nuevas, diciendo: He aquí Saúl ha muerto, imaginándose que traía buenas nuevas, yo lo prendí, y le maté en Siclag en pago de la nueva.
11¿Cuánto más a los malos hombres que mataron a un hombre justo en su casa, y sobre su cama? Ahora, pues, ¿no he de demandar yo su sangre de vuestras manos, y quitaros de la tierra?
12Entonces David ordenó a sus servidores, y ellos los mataron, y les cortaron las manos y los pies, y los colgaron sobre el estanque en Hebrón. Luego tomaron la cabeza de Is-boset, y la enterraron en el sepulcro de Abner en Hebrón.
ADAM CLARKE BIBLE COMMENTARY
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I. All the Israelites were troubled - Abner was their great support; and on him they depended; for i…
All the Israelites were troubled - Abner was their great support; and on him they depended; for it appears that Ish-bosheth was a feeble prince, and had few of those qualities requisite for a sovereign.
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II. Captains of bands - Principes latronum, captains of banditti, says the Vulgate; the Syriac is the…
Captains of bands - Principes latronum, captains of banditti, says the Vulgate; the Syriac is the same. Whether Ish-bosheth kept bands of marauders, whose business it was to make sudden incursions into the country places, and carry off grain, provisions, cattle, etc., we know not; but such persons would be well qualified for the bloody work in which these two men were afterwards employed.
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III. The Beerothites fled to Gittaim - Probably the same as Gath; as Ramathaim is the same as Ramah.
The Beerothites fled to Gittaim - Probably the same as Gath; as Ramathaim is the same as Ramah.
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IV. He fell, and became lame - Dislocated his ankle, knee, or thigh; which was never after reduced; a…
He fell, and became lame - Dislocated his ankle, knee, or thigh; which was never after reduced; and thus he became lame. Lovely Jonathan! unfortunate in thy life, and in thy progeny.
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V. Lay on a bed at noon - It is a custom in all hot countries to travel or work very early and very …
Lay on a bed at noon - It is a custom in all hot countries to travel or work very early and very late, and rest at noonday, in which the heat chiefly prevails.
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VI. As though they would have fetched wheat - The king's stores were probably near his own dwelling; …
As though they would have fetched wheat - The king's stores were probably near his own dwelling; and these men were accustomed to go thither for provisions for themselves, their cattle, and their men. This supposition which is natural, renders unnecessary all the emendations of Houbigant and others.
As these men were accustomed to bring wheat from these stores, from which it appears there was an easy passage to the king's chamber, (especially if we consider this a summer-house, as it most probably was), no man would suspect their present errand, as they were in the habit of going frequently to that place.
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VII. They brought the head - unto David - They thought, as did the poor lying Amalekite, to ingratiate…
They brought the head - unto David - They thought, as did the poor lying Amalekite, to ingratiate themselves with David by this abominable act.
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VIII. Who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity - This was, in David's case, a very proper view of…
Who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity - This was, in David's case, a very proper view of the goodness and watchful providence of God towards him. His life was frequently in danger; murderers had often laid wait for it: but God, the living God, had always redeemed that life from all adversity; and called on him now to punish such evil-minded and blood-thirsty men.
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IX. A reward for his tidings - Ὡ εδει με δουναι ευαγγελια, Septuagint. Here is a proof that ευαγγελι…
A reward for his tidings - Ὡ εδει με δουναι ευαγγελια, Septuagint. Here is a proof that ευαγγελιον, evangelium or gospel, signifies the reward which the bringer of good tidings is entitled to receive. See my preface to St. Matthew's Gospel.
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X. How much more - Here are several things which aggravated the guilt of those wicked men.
How much more - Here are several things which aggravated the guilt of those wicked men.
1. Ish-bosheth was an innocent man, and therefore none could have any ground of quarrel against him.
2. He was in his own house, which was his sanctuary, and none but the worst of men would disturb him there.
3. He was upon his bed, resting in the heat of the day, and so free from suspicion that he was not even attended by his guards, nor had he his doors secured. To take away the life of such a man, in such circumstances, whom also they professed to hold as their sovereign, was the most abandoned treachery.
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XI. And they slew them - None ever more richly deserved death; and by this act of justice, David show…
And they slew them - None ever more richly deserved death; and by this act of justice, David showed to all Israel that he was a decided enemy to the destruction of Saul's family; and that none could lift up their hands against any of them without meeting with condign punishment. In all these cases I know not that it was possible for David to show more sincerity, or a stricter regard for justice.
Antiguo Testamento
2 Samuel — Capítulo 4
Some account of Rechab and Baanah, two of Ish-bosheth's captains, and of Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, Sa2 4:1-4. Rechab and Baanah murder Ish-bosheth, and escape; and bring his head to David, Sa2 4:5-8. David is…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Luego que oyó el hijo de Saúl que Abner había sido muerto en Hebrón, las manos se le debilitaron, y fue atemorizado todo Israel.
2Y el hijo de Saúl tenía dos hombres, capitanes de bandas de merodeadores; el nombre de uno era Baana, y el del otro, Recab, hijos de Rimón beerotita, de los hijos de Benjamín (porque Beerot era también contado con Benjamín,
3pues los beerotitas habían huido a Gitaim, y moran allí como forasteros hasta hoy).
4Y Jonatán hijo de Saúl tenía un hijo lisiado de los pies. Tenía cinco años de edad cuando llegó de Jezreel la noticia de la muerte de Saúl y de Jonatán, y su nodriza le tomó y huyó; y mientras iba huyendo apresuradamente, se le cayó el niño y quedó cojo. Su nombre era Mefi-boset.
5Los hijos, pues, de Rimón beerotita, Recab y Baana, fueron y entraron en el mayor calor del día en casa de Is-boset, el cual estaba durmiendo la siesta en su cámara.
6Y he aquí la portera de la casa había estado limpiando trigo, pero se durmió; y fue así como Recab y Baana su hermano se introdujeron en la casa.
7Cuando entraron en la casa, Is-boset dormía sobre su lecho en su cámara; y lo hirieron y lo mataron, y le cortaron la cabeza, y habiéndola tomado, caminaron toda la noche por el camino del Arabá.
8Y trajeron la cabeza de Is-boset a David en Hebrón, y dijeron al rey: He aquí la cabeza de Is-boset hijo de Saúl tu enemigo, que procuraba matarte; y Jehová ha vengado hoy a mi señor el rey, de Saúl y de su linaje.
9Y David respondió a Recab y a su hermano Baana, hijos de Rimón beerotita, y les dijo: Vive Jehová que ha redimido mi alma de toda angustia,
10que cuando uno me dio nuevas, diciendo: He aquí Saúl ha muerto, imaginándose que traía buenas nuevas, yo lo prendí, y le maté en Siclag en pago de la nueva.
11¿Cuánto más a los malos hombres que mataron a un hombre justo en su casa, y sobre su cama? Ahora, pues, ¿no he de demandar yo su sangre de vuestras manos, y quitaros de la tierra?
12Entonces David ordenó a sus servidores, y ellos los mataron, y les cortaron las manos y los pies, y los colgaron sobre el estanque en Hebrón. Luego tomaron la cabeza de Is-boset, y la enterraron en el sepulcro de Abner en Hebrón.
ADAM CLARKE BIBLE COMMENTARY
Versículo 1
I. All the Israelites were troubled - Abner was their great support; and on him they depended; for i…
Versículo 2
II. Captains of bands - Principes latronum, captains of banditti, says the Vulgate; the Syriac is the…
Versículo 3
III. The Beerothites fled to Gittaim - Probably the same as Gath; as Ramathaim is the same as Ramah.
Versículo 4
IV. He fell, and became lame - Dislocated his ankle, knee, or thigh; which was never after reduced; a…
Versículo 5
V. Lay on a bed at noon - It is a custom in all hot countries to travel or work very early and very …
Versículo 6
VI. As though they would have fetched wheat - The king's stores were probably near his own dwelling; …
Versículo 8
VII. They brought the head - unto David - They thought, as did the poor lying Amalekite, to ingratiate…
Versículo 9
VIII. Who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity - This was, in David's case, a very proper view of…
Versículo 10
IX. A reward for his tidings - Ὡ εδει με δουναι ευαγγελια, Septuagint. Here is a proof that ευαγγελι…
Versículo 11
X. How much more - Here are several things which aggravated the guilt of those wicked men.
Versículo 12
XI. And they slew them - None ever more richly deserved death; and by this act of justice, David show…