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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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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 4:5
18th Century
Theologian
Lay on a bed at noon - This refers to taking a midday rest, as is the custom in hot countries.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 4:5
19th Century
Bishop
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…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 4:5
17th Century
Pastor
And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah ,
went
From Gittaim, where t…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 4:1–7
17th Century
Minister
See how Ishbosheth was murdered! When those difficulties dispirit us, which should sharpen our efforts, we betray both our heavenly crowns and our …