Nahash (II)

II. NAHASH, King of the Ammonites, and a Friend to David; probably 2 Sam. x. 2.Son to him just now mentioned. We know nothing of the Circumstances of his Life, nor upon what Occasion a Friendship was commenced between him and David. ‘Tis likely however, that this might happen during Saul’s Persecution of him, when he was forced to abscond on the other Side Jordan. It is probable also, that Shobi, Son 1 Sam. xxii. 3, 4, &c. 2 Sam. xvii. 27.of Nahash, of Rabbah the capital City of the Ammonites, is the same with him we now speak of. But however this be, Nahash being newly dead¹, David sent to make his Compliments of Condolence to Hanun his Son and Successor. But instead of returning this Civility, he affronted and insulted David’s Ambassadors, which drew a War upon him, as is mentioned under the Article HANUN.

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