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The sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, went, and came about the heat of the day to the house of Ish-bosheth, as he took his rest at noon.
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A Common Custom
All commentators agree that a midday rest, or siesta, was a common custom in hot countries during biblical times, especially for royalty. This detail isn't unusual in itself but sets the stage by showing the assassins chose a time of predictable vulnerability to carry out their plot.
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2 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Lay on a bed at noon - This refers to taking a midday rest, as is the custom in hot countries.
19th Century
Anglican
Who lay on a bed at noon —according to the custom in hot countries of taking a siesta at midday. Ish-bosheth’s bed was, of course…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah , went From Gittaim, where t…
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