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When David&#8217s envoys came to Hanun in the land of the Ammonites to express sympathy to him, <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/19.htm">New Living Translation</a> David said, “I am going to show loyalty to Hanun because his father, Nahash, was always loyal to me.” So David sent messengers to express sympathy to Hanun about his father’s death. But when David’s ambassadors arrived in the land of Ammon, <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/19.htm">English Standard Version</a> And David said, “I will deal kindly with Hanun the son of Nahash, for his father dealt kindly with me.” So David sent messengers to console him concerning his father. And David’s servants came to the land of the Ammonites to Hanun to console him. <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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, <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/19.htm">King James Bible</a> And David said, I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, because his father shewed kindness to me. And David sent messengers to comfort him concerning his father. So the servants of David came into the land of the children of Ammon to Hanun, to comfort him. <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/19.htm">New King James Version</a> Then David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent messengers to comfort him concerning his father. And David’s servants came to Hanun in the land of the people of Ammon to comfort him. <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent messengers to console him concerning his father. And David’s servants came into the land of the sons of Ammon to Hanun to console him. <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then David said, &#8220I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.&#8221 So David sent messengers to console him concerning his father. And David&#8217s servants came into the land of the sons of Ammon to Hanun to console him. <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent messengers to console him concerning his father. And David’s servants came into the land of the sons of Ammon to Hanun, to console him. <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So David said, “I will show lovingkindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, because his father showed lovingkindness to me.” So David sent messengers to comfort him concerning his father. And David’s servants came into the land of the sons of Ammon to Hanun to comfort him. <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> David said, “I will be kind (gracious) to Hanun son of Nahash, because his father was kind to me.” So David sent messengers to comfort him concerning [the death of] his father. And the servants of David came to the land of the Ammonites to comfort Hanun. <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then David said, “I’ll show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent messengers to console him concerning his father. However, when David’s emissaries arrived in the land of the Ammonites to console him, <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then David said, &#8220I&#8217ll show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.&#8221 So David sent messengers to console him concerning his father. However, when David&#8217s emissaries arrived in the land of the Ammonites to console him, <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> And David said, I will show kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me. So David sent messengers to comfort him concerning his father. And David's servants came into the land of the children of Ammon to Hanun, to comfort him. <a href="/cev/1_chronicles/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> David said, "Nahash was kind to me, so I will be kind to his son." He sent some officials to Ammon to tell Hanun how sorry he was that his father had died. But when David's officials arrived at Ammon, <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> And David said, I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, because his father shewed kindness to me. So David sent messengers to comfort him concerning his father. And David's servants came into the land of the children of Ammon to Hanun, to comfort him. <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> David thought, "I will show kindness to Hanun because his father Nahash showed me kindness." So David sent messengers to comfort Hanun after his father's [death]. But when David's servants entered Ammonite territory to comfort Hanun, <a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> King David said, "I must show loyal friendship to Hanun, as his father Nahash did to me." So David sent messengers to express his sympathy. When they arrived in Ammon and called on King Hanun, <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> so David told himself, "I will be loyal to Nahash's son Hanun, since his father showed loyal, gracious love to me." So David sent a delegation to console him about his loss of his father. But when David's delegation arrived to visit Hanun in Ammonite territory to console him, <a href="/msb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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, <a href="/net/1_chronicles/19.htm">NET Bible</a> David said, "I will express my loyalty to Hanun son of Nahash, for his father was loyal to me." So David sent messengers to express his sympathy over his father's death. When David's servants entered Ammonite territory to visit Hanun and express the king's sympathy, <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> David said, "I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me." So David sent messengers to comfort him concerning his father. David's servants came into the land of the people of Ammon to Hanun, to comfort him. <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And David said, I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me. And David sent messengers to comfort him concerning his father. So the servants of David came into the land of the children of Ammon to Hanun, to comfort him. <a href="/web/1_chronicles/19.htm">World English Bible</a> David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent messengers to comfort him concerning his father. David’s servants came into the land of the children of Ammon to Hanun to comfort him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and David says, “I do kindness with Hanun son of Nahash, for his father did kindness with me”; and David sends messengers to comfort him concerning his father. And the servants of David come to the land of the sons of Ammon, to Hanun, to comfort him, <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and David saith, 'I do kindness with Hanun son of Nahash, for his father did with me kindness;' and David sendeth messengers to comfort him concerning his father. And the servants of David come in unto the land of the sons of Ammon, unto Hanun, to comfort him, <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And David will say, I will do mercy with Hanun son of Nahash, for his father did mercy with me. And David will send messengers to comfort him concerning his father. And David's servants will come to the land of the sons of Ammon to Hanun, to comfort him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And David said: I will shew kindness to Hanon the son of Naas: for his father did a favour to me. And David sent messengers to comfort him upon the death of his father. But when they were come into the land of the children of Ammon, to comfort Hanon, <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And David said: “I will act with mercy toward Hanun, the son of Nahash. For his father was gracious to me.” And so David sent messengers to console him over the death of his father. But when they had reached the land of the sons of Ammon, so that they might console Hanun, <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/19.htm">New American Bible</a> David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun, the son of Nahash, for his father showed kindness to me.” Therefore he sent envoys to console him over his father. But when David’s servants had entered the land of the Ammonites to console Hanun, <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> David said, “I will deal loyally with Hanun son of Nahash, for his father dealt loyally with me.” So David sent messengers to console him concerning his father. When David’s servants came to Hanun in the land of the Ammonites, to console him,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> - - - <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And David said: “I shall do a kindness with Khanun, son of Nakhash, just as his father did a kindness with me.” And David sent Messengers to comfort him concerning his father, and the Servants of David came to the land of the children Amon to Khanun to comfort him concerning his father.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And David said: 'l will show kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.' So David sent messengers to comfort him concerning his father. And David's servants came into the land of the children of Ammon to Hanun, to comfort him. <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And David said, I will act kindly toward Anan the son of Naas, as his father acted kindly towards me. And David sent messengers to condole with him on the death of his father. So the servants of David came into the land of the children of Ammon to Anan, to comfort him. <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/19-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=5425" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/19.htm">David's Messengers Disgraced</a> 1Some time later, Nahash king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son. 2<a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">And David</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ’e·‘ĕ·śeh- (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">“I will show</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥe·seḏ (N-ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">kindness</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/2586.htm" title="2586: ḥā·nūn (N-proper-ms) -- From chanan; favored; Chanun, the name of an Ammonite and of two Israelites.">Hanun</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5176.htm" title="5176: nā·ḥāš (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several non-Isr. The same as nachash; Nachash, the name of two persons apparently non-Israelite.">of Nahash,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">his father</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">showed</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥe·seḏ (N-ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">kindness</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mî (Prep:: 1cs) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">to me.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">So David</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: way·yiš·laḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">sent</a> <a href="/hebrew/4397.htm" title="4397: mal·’ā·ḵîm (N-mp) -- A messenger. From an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. An angel.">messengers</a> <a href="/hebrew/5162.htm" title="5162: lə·na·ḥă·mōw (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sigh, i.e. Breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e. to pity, console or rue; or to avenge.">to console Hanun</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">concerning</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">his father.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">But when David’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·ḏê (N-mpc) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">servants</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">arrived</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’e·reṣ (N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">of the Ammonites</a> <a href="/hebrew/5983.htm" title="5983: ‘am·mō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- A people living E. of the Jordan. From am; tribal, i.e. Inbred; Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country."></a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/2586.htm" title="2586: ḥā·nūn (N-proper-ms) -- From chanan; favored; Chanun, the name of an Ammonite and of two Israelites."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5162.htm" title="5162: lə·na·ḥă·mōw (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sigh, i.e. Breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e. to pity, console or rue; or to avenge.">to console him,</a> 3the princes of the Ammonites said to Hanun, “Just because David has sent you comforters, do you really believe he is showing respect for your father? Have not his servants come to you to explore the land, spy it out, and overthrow it?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_samuel/10-2.htm">2 Samuel 10:2</a> 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, <a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a> But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, <a href="/proverbs/25-21.htm">Proverbs 25:21-22</a> If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. / For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. <a href="/romans/12-20.htm">Romans 12:20</a> On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” <a href="/luke/6-27.htm">Luke 6:27</a> But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, <a href="/luke/6-35.htm">Luke 6:35</a> But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. <a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">1 Peter 3:9</a> Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. <a href="/galatians/6-10.htm">Galatians 6:10</a> Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-15.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:15</a> Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. <a href="/ephesians/4-32.htm">Ephesians 4:32</a> Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12-13</a> Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. <a href="/1_john/3-18.htm">1 John 3:18</a> Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. <a href="/1_john/4-7.htm">1 John 4:7</a> Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. <a href="/1_john/4-11.htm">1 John 4:11</a> Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. <a href="/1_john/4-19.htm">1 John 4:19</a> We love because He first loved us.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And David said, I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me. And David sent messengers to comfort him concerning his father. So the servants of David came into the land of the children of Ammon to Hanun, to comfort him.I will shew<a href="/1_samuel/30-26.htm">1 Samuel 30:26</a> And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD;<a href="/2_samuel/9-1.htm">2 Samuel 9:1,7</a> And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake? … <a href="/2_kings/4-13.htm">2 Kings 4:13</a> And he said unto him, Say now unto her, Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what is to be done for thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among mine own people.the children<a href="/genesis/19-37.htm">Genesis 19:37,38</a> And the firstborn bare a son, and called his name Moab: the same is the father of the Moabites unto this day… <a href="/deuteronomy/23-3.htm">Deuteronomy 23:3-6</a> An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to their tenth generation shall they not enter into the congregation of the LORD for ever: … <a href="/nehemiah/4-3.htm">Nehemiah 4:3,7</a> Now Tobiah the Ammonite was by him, and he said, Even that which they build, if a fox go up, he shall even break down their stone wall… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/19-1.htm">Ammon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-1.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-22.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">David's</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-7.htm">Deal</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-4.htm">Hanun</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-13.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-1.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-1.htm">Nahash</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-23.htm">Show</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">Showed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/19-3.htm">Ammon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-3.htm">Children</a> <a href="/job/2-11.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-3.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-4.htm">David's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-3.htm">Deal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-3.htm">Hanun</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-8.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-5.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/1_samuel/11-1.htm">Nahash</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-3.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-13.htm">Show</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-8.htm">Showed</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 19</div>1. <a href="/1_chronicles/19-1.htm">David's messengers, sent to comfort Hanun, are villainously treated</a> 6. <a href="/1_chronicles/19-6.htm">The Ammonites, strengthened by the Syrians, are overcome by Joab and Abishai</a> 16. <a href="/1_chronicles/19-16.htm">Shobach, making a new supply of the Syrians, is slain by David</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.” David's intention to show kindness reflects the biblical principle of reciprocating goodwill, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a>, which emphasizes the virtue of kindness. Nahash, the father of Hanun, was the king of the Ammonites, a people often in conflict with Israel. The kindness Nahash showed to David is not detailed in the biblical text, but it suggests a diplomatic relationship that David sought to honor. This act of kindness can be seen as a reflection of God's covenantal faithfulness, a theme prevalent throughout the Old Testament.So David sent messengers to console Hanun concerning his father. Sending messengers was a common diplomatic practice in the ancient Near East, used to convey condolences or negotiate peace. This act of sending envoys highlights David's role as a king who values relationships and seeks peace with neighboring nations. The gesture of consolation aligns with the biblical call to mourn with those who mourn, as seen in <a href="/romans/12-15.htm">Romans 12:15</a>. It also reflects the cultural importance of honoring the dead and supporting the bereaved, a practice deeply rooted in ancient Near Eastern customs.But when David’s servants arrived in the land of the Ammonites to console him, The land of the Ammonites, located east of the Jordan River, was a region with a history of tension with Israel. The arrival of David's servants in Ammonite territory underscores the potential for misunderstanding and conflict, as seen in the subsequent verses. This moment foreshadows the suspicion and hostility that can arise even from well-intentioned actions, a recurring theme in biblical narratives. The Ammonites' reaction to David's gesture serves as a reminder of the fragile nature of human relationships and the complexities of international diplomacy in the biblical world.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The King of Israel, known for his heart after God and his leadership. In this verse, he seeks to show kindness to Hanun. 2. <a href="/topical/h/hanun.htm">Hanun</a> The son of Nahash, who becomes the king of the Ammonites after his father's death. He is the recipient of David's intended kindness. 3. <a href="/topical/n/nahash.htm">Nahash</a> The deceased king of the Ammonites, who had previously shown kindness to David, prompting David's gesture towards Hanun. 4. <a href="/topical/a/ammonites.htm">Ammonites</a> A people group living east of the Jordan River, often in conflict with Israel. The land of the Ammonites is where David's messengers are sent. 5. <a href="/topical/m/messengers.htm">Messengers</a> Representatives sent by David to express condolences and kindness to Hanun.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_kindness.htm">The Importance of Kindness</a> David's intention to show kindness to Hanun highlights the biblical principle of extending grace and compassion, even to those outside one's immediate community. <a href="/topical/m/misunderstandings_and_misinterpretations.htm">Misunderstandings and Misinterpretations</a> The subsequent events in the chapter show how good intentions can be misinterpreted, leading to conflict. This teaches us to communicate clearly and seek understanding. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_relationships.htm">Legacy of Relationships</a> David's actions were influenced by the kindness shown to him by Nahash. This underscores the lasting impact of our actions and relationships. <a href="/topical/d/diplomacy_and_peacemaking.htm">Diplomacy and Peacemaking</a> David's approach to the Ammonites serves as an example of attempting diplomacy and peace, even when past relations have been tense. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_rejection.htm">Responding to Rejection</a> When our gestures of kindness are rejected or misunderstood, we must continue to act with integrity and seek God's guidance in our responses.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 19</a> <a href="/q/why_do_ammonites_see_david's_gesture_as_hostile.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 19:2–3 portray the Ammonite advisers interpreting David’s gesture as hostility, while other ancient sources rarely mention such extreme suspicion? </a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_17_and_2_sam_7.htm">How do we reconcile the differences between 1 Chronicles 17 and 2 Samuel 7 regarding the details of God's covenant with David?</a> <a href="/q/is_hanun's_envoy_humiliation_plausible.htm">In 2 Samuel 10:2–4, how historically plausible is Hanun’s humiliation of David’s envoys, and are there any archaeological records supporting this incident? </a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_2_sam_10_18_and_1_chr_19_18.htm">How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) Nahash Samuel omits, but adds "Hanun." The omissions in each are perhaps accidental. Saul's first campaign was against Nahash (1 Samuel 11).Children of Ammon.--Sons of Ammon, like "sons of Israel." The title calls attention to their tribal organisation.Because.--For. Samuel, "according as."Shewed kindness to me.--The Hebrew phrase, which answers to the Greek of <a href="/luke/1-72.htm" title="To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant;">Luke 1:72</a>. (See Revised Version.)The rest of the verse is made more perspicuous than in <a href="/2_samuel/10-2.htm" title="Then said David, I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, as his father showed kindness to me. And David sent to comfort him by the hand of his servants for his father. And David's servants came into the land of the children of Ammon.">2Samuel 10:2</a> by slight changes and additions.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - Because his father showed kindness to me. The instance of kindness here alluded to is not recorded. There may have been many opportunities and calls for it during David's persecuted life, and when the Ammonite king would feel a motive beyond any intrinsic goodness of heart to "show kindness" to the youth who was Saul's object of hatred. It is, however, very remarkable that we find a genuine kindliness towards David still cleaving to the succession of Ammonite kings, even after the events of this chapter (<a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm">2 Samuel 17:27-29</a>). Hanna. Nothing else is known of this Hanun. Though here the name of an Ammonite king, we find it in <a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm">Nehemiah 3:13, 30</a>, the name of two of those who helped repair the city. The Assyrian Inscriptions contain the name as that of a Philistine king, tributary to Tiglath-pileser (see 'Speaker's Commentary'). <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/19-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And David דָּוִ֜יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse said, וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “I will show אֶֽעֱשֶׂה־ (’e·‘ĕ·śeh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make kindness חֶ֣סֶד ׀ (ḥe·seḏ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty to עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with Hanun חָנ֣וּן (ḥā·nūn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2586.htm">Strong's 2586: </a> Hanun -- 'favored', two contemporaries of Nehemiah, also an Ammonite king son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Nahash, נָחָ֗שׁ (nā·ḥāš) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5176.htm">Strong's 5176: </a> Nahash -- the name of several non-Israelites because כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction his father אָבִ֤יו (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father showed עָשָׂ֨ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make kindness חֶ֔סֶד (ḥe·seḏ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty to me.” עִמִּי֙ (‘im·mî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with So David דָּוִ֛יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse sent וַיִּשְׁלַ֥ח (way·yiš·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out messengers מַלְאָכִ֖ים (mal·’ā·ḵîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4397.htm">Strong's 4397: </a> A messenger, of God, an angel to console [Hanun] לְנַחֲמ֣וֹ (lə·na·ḥă·mōw) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5162.htm">Strong's 5162: </a> To sigh, breathe strongly, to be sorry, to pity, console, rue, to avenge concerning עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against his father. אָבִ֑יו (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father But when David’s דָוִ֜יד (ḏā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse servants עַבְדֵ֨י (‘aḇ·ḏê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant arrived וַיָּבֹאוּ֩ (way·yā·ḇō·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go in אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the land אֶ֧רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land of the Ammonites בְּנֵי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son to console him, לְנַחֲמֽוֹ׃ (lə·na·ḥă·mōw) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5162.htm">Strong's 5162: </a> To sigh, breathe strongly, to be sorry, to pity, console, rue, to avenge <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/19-2.htm">1 Chronicles 19:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/19-2.htm">1 Chronicles 19:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/19-2.htm">1 Chronicles 19:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/19-2.htm">1 Chronicles 19:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/19-2.htm">1 Chronicles 19:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/19-2.htm">1 Chronicles 19:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/19-2.htm">1 Chronicles 19:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/19-2.htm">1 Chronicles 19:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/19-2.htm">1 Chronicles 19:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/19-2.htm">1 Chronicles 19:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-2.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 19:2 David said I will show kindness (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 19:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 19:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 19:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 19:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>