3 others in the registry answer to the name Nahash. Every Nahash in the Bible
- verses
- 3
- first named
- 2 Samuel 10:2
- last named
- 1 Chronicles 19:3
- period
- United Monarchy
- tribe
- Ammon
Description
Who was Nahash?
Nahash, mentioned in 2Samuel 10 and 1Chronicles 19, was the king of the Ammonites during the reign of King David of Israel. He was the father of Hanun, who succeeded him as king.
The biblical account reveals that Nahash had shown kindness to David at some point in the past, although the specific nature of this kindness is not elaborated upon. After Nahash's death, David sent envoys to express his condolences to Hanun and to offer his continued goodwill towards the Ammonite kingdom.
However, Hanun's advisors convinced him that David's envoys were actually spies, sent to gather intelligence in preparation for an invasion. Acting on this suspicion, Hanun humiliated David's envoys by shaving off half of their beards and cutting their garments short at the buttocks, a grave insult in ancient Near Eastern culture.
When David learned of this mistreatment, he was deeply offended. The incident escalated tensions between Israel and the Ammonites, ultimately leading to a war between the two nations. David's army, led by his commander Joab, defeated the Ammonites and their Syrian allies in a series of battles.
The account of Nahash and his son Hanun highlights the complex diplomatic relationships between Israel and its neighbors during the reign of King David. It also demonstrates the importance of showing respect and maintaining good relations with allies, as well as the consequences of misunderstandings.
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Father of
- Hanunregistry1 Chronicles 19:1
Stands in the same events as
- David3 events
- Hanun1 event
- Davids Servants1 event
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2 Samuel1 verse
1 Chronicles2 verses
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