2 Samuel 10:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then said David, I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, as his father shewed kindness unto 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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then David said, 'I will show kindness to Hanun, the son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.' So David sent his servants to comfort Hanun after his father's death. David's servants traveled into the land of the Ammonites.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

David is choosing to honor a friendship by showing compassion to his deceased friend's son during a time of grief.

📚 Historical Context

This verse follows the death of Nahash, king of the Ammonites, who had apparently been an ally to David during David's difficult years before becoming king. The Ammonites were neighbors to Israel, and maintaining good relationships with neighboring kingdoms was important for political stability and peace in the ancient Near East.

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1 Chronicles 19:2

And David said, 'I will show kindness to Hanun, the son of Nahash, because his father was kind to me.' So David sent messengers to comfort him about his father's death. David's servants traveled into the land of the Ammonites to comfort Hanun.

2 Samuel 10:3

But the Ammonite leaders said to their king Hanun, 'Do you really think David is trying to honor your father by sending these men to comfort you? Hasn't David actually sent his servants here to explore our city, spy on us, and figure out how to destroy it?'

1 Chronicles 19:3

But the Ammonite leaders said to Hanun, 'Do you really think David is honoring your father by sending these men to comfort you? Haven't his servants actually come here to explore our land, find our weaknesses, and spy on us so they can conquer it?'

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