2 Samuel 4:5

Overview - 2 Samuel 4
The Israelites being troubled at the death of Abner,
Baanah and Rechab slay Ish-bosheth, and bring his head to Hebron.
David causes them to be slain, and Ish-bosheth's head to be buried.
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2 Samuel 4:5  (King James Version)
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.
 


went
2 Chronicles 24:25 ; 25:27 33:24

lay on a bed
It is customary, in all hot countries, to travel or work very early and very late, and to rest at noon, at which time the heat most prevails.
11:2 1 Kings 16:9 ; Proverbs 24:33 Proverbs 24:34 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:3-7