One of David's mighty warriors from Netophah.
Baanah
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in 2 Samuel 23:29.
בַּעֲנָהBaanah
The name means “in the answer; in affliction.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Children
- Heleb
- People
- Tribe of Judah(?)
About Baanah Written by AI
Baanah the Netophathite is mentioned in the lists of David's mighty warriors found in 2 Samuel 23:29 and 1 Chronicles 11:30. He is described as being from Netophah, a town in Judah. The mighty warriors were a group of elite soldiers who fought alongside David and were known for their exceptional skill and bravery in battle. Baanah's inclusion in this list indicates that he was a distinguished warrior who had proven his loyalty and valor in service to King David.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Baanah, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
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 Sam. 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 Sam. 23:29; 1 Chr. 11:30).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 2 Samuel 23:29
Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites,
- 1 Chronicles 11:30
Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.