Nahash
Nahash, the king of the Ammonites and father of Hanun, had shown kindness to David, prompting David to send envoys to console Hanun after Nahash's death.
The name Nahash means “snake; serpent”
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Summary
A king of the Ammonites living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Samuel 10:2; only referred to as Nahash (נָחָשׁ); father of Hanun.
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Alternative names
- נָחָשׁNahash
Mentions
- And David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, just as his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent some of his servants to console Hanun concerning his father. But when they arrived in the land of the Ammonites,
- Some time later, Nahash king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son.
- And David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent messengers to console Hanun concerning his father. But when David’s servants arrived in the land of the Ammonites to console him,