“And Saul’s son had two men that were captains of bands: the name of the one was Baanah, and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon a Beerothite, of the children of Benjamin: (for Beeroth also was reckoned to Benjamin:”
Now Ish-bosheth had two captains of raiding bands — The narrative introduces Baanah and Rechab, sons of Rimmon, who command raiding bands. These military men exist on the margins of Ish-bosheth's weakening authority. Their position suggests they seek to consolidate power in the chaos following Abner's death.
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