CHARACTER STUDY ~ RECAB AND BAANAH

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Today's study shall focus on two brothers: Recab and Baanah. The name Recab means "rider, or charioteer" whereas his brother's name Baanah means "son of affliction or son of grief". 

Some Characteristics of Recab and Baanah:
√ Recab and Baanah were from the tribe of Benjamin and are identified as the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite in the Bible. This throws light on their origin. Everyone has an ancestry and should learn to discover more about their family history. 

√ Recab and Baanah were among King Ishbosheth's raiding army, serving as captains. Ishbosheth was son of King Saul, who was made king after the death of his father. 

√ Recab and Baanah, on hearing of the death of the army commander Abner, perceived that the kingdom of Ishbosheth was in danger. To gain favour from King David, they killed Ishbosheth one afternoon in his room by stabbing and beheading him. This act was cruel and must never be emulated. 

√ After killing Ishbosheth, Recab and Baanah sent his head to present to King David for favour, but were met with a different fate. David told them how wicked they were to kill an innocent man in his room. He further told them what he did to the Amalekite who claimed to have killed King Saul. These words of David show he does not partake in killing the Lord's anointed or anyone from the dynasty of King Saul. 

√ Recab and Baanah were put to death by the command of King David. Let us learn from this that we must not assume everyone wishes evil on their persecutors. Rather, we should find a means to resolve issues amongst them. 

√ Recab and Baanah were used to serve as a deterrent to all Israel, not to harm the members of the house of King Saul. Their hands and feet were cut off and their bodies hanged by the pool of Hebron. 

What have you learned today? Share your response in the comment section below. 


Supporting Scripture: 2 Samuel 4

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