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Baanah
in the answer; in affliction
בַּעֲנָה ba.a.nah
Baanah (Hebrew: בַּעֲנָה, ba.a.nah) means “in the answer; in affliction”, by traditional interpretation. Four men in scripture bear the name; the best attested belongs to the United Monarchy period. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears in the same passages as Abner.
Which Baanah?
Four men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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At a glance
- Verses
- 9 across 4 books
- Bearers
- 4 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- United Monarchy
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
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| First appears | 2 Samuel 4:2 |
| Last appears | Nehemiah 10:27 |
| Cross-references | 102 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Rechab co-occurrence Appears with Rechab in 2 Samuel 4.
- Rimmon co-occurrence Appears with Rimmon in 2 Samuel 4.
- Bigvai co-occurrence Appears with Bigvai in Ezra 2.
- Bilshan co-occurrence Appears with Bilshan in Ezra 2.
- Mispar co-occurrence Appears with Mispar in Ezra 2.
- Mordecai co-occurrence Appears with Mordecai in Ezra 2.
- Reelaiah co-occurrence Appears with Reelaiah in Ezra 2.
- Nehemiah co-occurrence Appears with Nehemiah in Ezra 2.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.29;
father of: Heleb (H2460)
§ Baana or Baanah = "in affliction"
1) a Benjamite, son Rimmon, who with his brother Rechab murdered Ish-bosheth. For this, killed by David, mutilated bodies hung up over the pool at Hebron
2) a Netophathite, father of Heleb or Heled, one of David's mighty warriors
3) the head of a family of exiles returning with Zerubbabel
4) a chief of the people
Baanah the Netophathite was one of David's mighty warriors.
The biblical story
Baanah the Netophathite is mentioned in the lists of David's mighty warriors found in 2Sa.23.29 and 1Ch.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.
Key verses
Baanah appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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Heleb the son of Baanah, a Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai out of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,
2 Samuel 23:29 -
Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,
1 Chronicles 11:30
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2 Samuel (1)
- 2 Samuel 23:29
1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 11:30