Why do the assassins expect David to reward them, and what does this reveal about their misunderstanding of his character?
Why Do the Assassins Expect David to Reward Them, and What Does This Reveal About Their Misunderstanding of His Character? The story of the assassination of Ish-bosheth in 2 Samuel 4 presents a dramatic moment in the early history of Israel’s united monarchy. Two men, Rechab and Baanah, murder Ish-bosheth—the…