2Sa 4:5-7 | MHM | STEP | v. 5–7 : Baanah and Rechab killed Ish-bosheth while he was lying on his bed at noon (2 Samuel 4:5–7 ). Ish-bosheth was a lazy and weak leader, resting when he should have been leading his people. The brothers entered his house under the pretense of getting wheat and took advantage of the opportunity to murder him. This shows how unexpected death can be and how even trusted servants can turn against us. Ish-bosheth’s idleness made him an easy target, reminding us of the warning, Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty .

‏ 2 Samuel 4:5-7

v. 5–7: Baanah and Rechab killed Ish-bosheth while he was lying on his bed at noon (2 Samuel 4:5–7 ^a). Ish-bosheth was a lazy and weak leader, resting when he should have been leading his people. The brothers entered his house under the pretense of getting wheat and took advantage of the opportunity to murder him. This shows how unexpected death can be and how even trusted servants can turn against us. Ish-bosheth’s idleness made him an easy target, reminding us of the warning, Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty.

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