1 Chronicles 19:1

Translations

Modern

Some time later, Nahash king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son.

Traditional

Now it came to pass after this, that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his stead.

Literal

And it came to pass after this, that Nahash the king of the sons of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his place.

Latin

Accidit autem ut moreretur Naas rex filiorum Ammon, et regnaret filius ejus pro eo.

Original

Hebrew

English

Some time later, Nahash king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son.

Notes

1 Chronicles 19:1–7

The new Ammonite ruler, Hanun, opposed Israel being near his nation. The Ammonites hired Aramean armies from the north. These combined forces gathered at Medeba to challenge David's control of Moab's plateau.

1 Chronicles 18:1–20:8

This section tells about David's wars and military successes, showing him as a great warrior in Israel's history. It focuses on the public and political sides of David's enemies, with little about their private lives.
There are three main parts that match accounts in Samuel:
1. Battles during the kingdom's expansion (1 Chronicles 18:1–17; see 2 Samuel 8:1–16)
2. The battle against the Ammonites (1 Chronicles 19:1–20:3; see 2 Samuel 10:1–11:1; 12:30–31)
3. The deeds of David's mighty men (1 Chronicles 20:4–8; see 2 Samuel 21:18–22)
Each part starts with a time transition (some time later) that loosely connects these events (1 Chronicles 18:1; 19:1; 20:4).

Theme notes and profiles

David

Related verses

2 Samuel 10:1–19
Some time later, the king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son Hanun.
1 Samuel 12:12
But when you saw that Nahash king of the Ammonites was moving against you, you said to me, ‘No, we must have a king to rule over us’—even though the LORD your God was your king.
1 Samuel 11:1–2
Then Nahash the Ammonite came up and laid siege to Jabesh-gilead. All the men of Jabesh said to him, “Make a treaty with us, and we will serve you.”

Parallels

2 Samuel 10:1–8

People

Nahash: Ammonite king, father of Hanun, showed kindness to David

Places

Ammon: An ancient nation and its capital city, enemies of Israel

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Hanun History of Israel Nahash

Topics

Ammonites: Kings of Hanun Ammonites: Kings of Nahash David: King of Israel: Sends Commissioners with a Message of Sympathy to Hanun, Son of the King of Ammon Hanun: Successor of Nahash As King of Ammon, Dishonors David's Ambassadors Nahash: An Ammonite King: Kindness of, to David, and Death

1 Chronicles 19:1

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