Nahash
Nahash, the king of the Ammonites, provided supplies to David and his men during their time in Mahanaim.
The name Nahash means “snake; serpent”
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Summary
A man of the Ammonites living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 2 Samuel 17:27; only referred to as Nahash (נָחָשׁ); father of Shobi.
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Alternative names
- נָחָשׁNahash
Mentions
- When David came to Mahanaim, he was met by Shobi son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, Machir son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim.