Now it came to pass after this, that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his stead.
After these things happened, Nahash the king of the Ammonites died, and his son became king in his place.
This verse introduces a transition of power when the Ammonite king Nahash died and his son took over the throne.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles is part of the historical books of the Bible that recount the events of Israel's monarchy, focusing on the reigns of kings like David after the time of Saul. Nahash, the king of the Ammonites, had prior interactions with Israel, including a conflict where Saul led a victory against him, making this verse a transition point in the narrative. His death and the succession of his son set the stage for upcoming events involving David's military campaigns against the Ammonites.
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