1 Chronicles 19 - Lexham English Bible (LEB)

The Ammonites Humiliate David’s Messengers

19 And it happened that after this Nahash the king of the Ammonites[a] died, and his son reigned in his place. 2 And David said, “I will deal kindly with Hanun the son of Nahash because his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent messengers to comfort him concerning his father. And the servants of David came to the land of the Ammonites,[b] to Hanun, to comfort him. 3 But the princes of the Ammonites[c] said to Hanun, “Do you think[d] because David sent comforters to you that David honors your father? Is it not for the purpose of exploring so as to overthrow and spy out the land that his servants have come to you?” 4 So Hanun took the servants of David and shaved them and cut off their garments at the middle, up to the buttocks, and sent them away. 5 And they went and told David concerning the men, and he inquired of them, for the men were very disgraced. And the king said, “Dwell in Jericho until your beards grow out; then return.”

6 And when the Ammonites[e] saw that they made themselves odious to David, Hanun and the Ammonites[f] sent one thousand talents of silver to hire for themselves horses and chariots from Aram-Naharaim, Aram-Maacah, and Zobah. 7 And they hired for themselves thirty-two thousand chariots and the king of Maacah and his people, and they came and encamped before Medeba. And the Ammonites[g] were gathered from their cities and came to the battle. 8 And when David heard, he sent Joab and the entire army of mighty warriors. 9 And the Ammonites[h] went out and took up positions for battle at the entrance of the city. And the kings who had come were alone in the field.

10 When Joab saw that there was a battle line[i] against him at the front and the back, he chose from among the chosen men in Israel and arranged them to meet Aram. 11 And the remainder of the people he put in the hand of Abishai his brother, and they were arranged to meet the Ammonites.[j] 12 And he said, “If Aram is too strong for me, then you must be a help to me, but if the Ammonites[k] are too strong for you, then I will help you. 13 Be strong! Let us strengthen ourselves on behalf of our people and on behalf of the cities of our God. And may Yahweh do what is good in his eyes.” 14 And Joab and the people who were with him drew near before Aram for battle, and they fled before him. 15 And when the Ammonites[l] saw that Aram had fled, they also fled before Abishai his brother, and they came to the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.

16 And when Aram saw that they were defeated before Israel, they sent messengers and brought out Aram, who was from beyond the Euphrates,[m] with Shophach the commander of the army of Hadadezer before them. 17 And when it was told to David, he gathered all Israel and crossed the Jordan. And he came to them and was arrayed against them. Then David was arrayed to meet Aram in battle, and they fought with him. 18 And Aram fled before Israel. And David killed from Aram the men of seven thousand chariots and forty thousand foot soldiers, and he put to death Shophach the commander of the army. 19 And when the servants of Hadadezer saw that they were defeated before Israel, they made peace with David and became servants to him. So Aram was no longer willing to help the Ammonites.[n]

Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 19:1 Literally “sons of Ammon”
  2. 1 Chronicles 19:2 Literally “sons of Ammon”
  3. 1 Chronicles 19:3 Literally “sons of Ammon”
  4. 1 Chronicles 19:3 Literally “In your eyes”
  5. 1 Chronicles 19:6 Literally “sons of Ammon”
  6. 1 Chronicles 19:6 Literally “sons of Ammon”
  7. 1 Chronicles 19:7 Literally “sons of Ammon”
  8. 1 Chronicles 19:9 Literally “sons of Ammon”
  9. 1 Chronicles 19:10 Literally “the face of the battle”
  10. 1 Chronicles 19:11 Literally “sons of Ammon”
  11. 1 Chronicles 19:12 Literally “sons of Ammon”
  12. 1 Chronicles 19:15 Literally “sons of Ammon”
  13. 1 Chronicles 19:16 Or “the river”
  14. 1 Chronicles 19:19 Literally “sons of Ammon”

You Might Also Like:

1 Chronicles 19 - Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

19 And it cometh to pass after this, that Nahash king of the sons of Ammon dieth, and his son reigneth in his stead, 2 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 o...
Read More

1 Chronicles 19 - Wycliffe Bible (WYC)

19 Forsooth it befelled, that Nahash, [the] king of the sons of Ammon, died, and his son reigned for him. (And it befell, that Nahash, the king of the Ammonites, died, and his son reigned for him.) 2 And David said, I shall do mercy with Hanun, the son of Nahash; for his father gave mercy to me. And...
Read More

1 Chronicles 19 - World English Bible (WEB)

19 After this, Nahash the king of the children of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his place. 2 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 lan...
Read More

1 Chronicles 19 - The Voice (VOICE)

19 After David had conquered his enemies and united Israel into one nation, Nahash (king of the Ammonites) died, and his son ascended to the throne. 2 So David sent messengers into Ammonite territory to console Hanun (son of Nahash) about his father’s death.David (resolved): I will be merciful to H...
Read More

1 Chronicles 19 - Tree of Life Version (TLV)

Defeating the Ammonites19 Now in the course of time Nachash king of the Ammonites died and his son became king in his place. 2 David said: “l will show lovingkindness to Hanun son of Nahash, because his father dealt loyally with me.”So David sent messengers to console him concerning his father. But...
Read More

1 Chronicles 19 - Revised Standard Version (RSV)

Defeat of the Ammonites and Arameans19 Now after this Nahash the king of the Ammonites died, and his son reigned in his stead. 2 And David said, “I will deal loyally with Hanun the son of Nahash, for his father dealt loyally with me.” So David sent messengers to console him concerning his father. A...
Read More

1 Chronicles 19 - New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised (NRSVA)

Defeat of the Ammonites and Arameans19 Some time afterwards, King Nahash of the Ammonites died, and his son succeeded him. 2 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 ...
Read More

1 Chronicles 19 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

Defeat of the Ammonites and Arameans19 Some time afterward, King Nahash of the Ammonites died, and his son succeeded him.(A)2 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 ...
Read More

1 Chronicles 19 - New Living Translation (NLT)

David Defeats the Ammonites19 Some time after this, King Nahash of the Ammonites died, and his son Hanun[a] became king. 2 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 de...
Read More

1 Chronicles 19 - New Life Version (NLV)

David Wins over the Ammonites and Syrians19 After this Nahash the king of the Ammonites died. And his son became king in his place. 2 David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent men to bring him comfort in his sorrow for his...
Read More

1 Chronicles 19 - New King James Version (NKJV)

The Ammonites and Syrians Defeated(A)19 It(B) happened after this that Nahash the king of the people of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his place. 2 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 h...
Read More

1 Chronicles 19 - New International Version - UK (NIVUK)

David defeats the Ammonites19 In the course of time, Nahash king of the Ammonites died, and his son succeeded him as king. 2 David thought, ‘I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.’ So David sent a delegation to express his sympathy to Hanun concerning...
Read More

1 Chronicles 19 - New International Version (NIV)

David Defeats the Ammonites(A)19 In the course of time, Nahash king of the Ammonites(B) died, and his son succeeded him as king. 2 David thought, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent a delegation to express his sympathy to Hanun conce...
Read More

1 Chronicles 19 - New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

David Wins the Battle Over the Ammonites19 Nahash was king of Ammon. After he died, his son became the next king after him. 2 David thought, “I’m going to be kind to Hanun. His father Nahash was kind to me.” So David sent messengers to Hanun. He wanted them to tell Hanun how sad he was that Hanun’s...
Read More

1 Chronicles 19 - New English Translation (NET)

David’s Campaign against the Ammonites19 Later King Nahash of the Ammonites died and his son succeeded him. 2 David said, “I will express my loyalty[a] to Hanun son of Nahash, for his father was loyal[b] to me.” So David sent messengers to express his sympathy over his father’s death.[c] When David...
Read More