2 Samuel 4:5

And they came thither into the midst of the house,.... They not only came unto it, but entered into it, and went into the inmost part of it; the guards being asleep also perhaps, or not on duty, so…

Lay on a bed at noon - Render, “was taking his midday rest,” according to the custom of hot countries.

Lay on a bed at noon - It is a custom in all hot countries to travel or work very early and very late, and rest at noonday, in which the heat chiefly prevails.

Here is, I. The weakness of Saul's house. Still it grew weaker and weaker. 1. As for Ishbosheth, who was in possession of the throne, his hands were feeble, Sa2 4:1. All the strength they ever had was…

to the house of Ish-bosheth At Mahanaim (ch. 2Sa 2:8).

who lay on a bed at noon Or, as he was taking his midday sleep, or siesta, according to the usual custom of hot countries. They chose an hour…