1 Chronicles 19:1
New International Version
In the course of time, Nahash king of the Ammonites died, and his son succeeded him as king.

New Living Translation
Some time after this, King Nahash of the Ammonites died, and his son Hanun became king.

English Standard Version
Now after this Nahash the king of the Ammonites died, and his son reigned in his place.

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

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

New King James Version
It happened after this that Nahash the king of the people of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his place.

New American Standard Bible
Now it came about after this, that Nahash the king of the sons of Ammon died, and his son became king in his place.

NASB 1995
Now it came about after this, that Nahash the king of the sons of Ammon died, and his son became king in his place.

NASB 1977
Now it came about after this, that Nahash the king of the sons of Ammon died, and his son became king in his place.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now it happened afterwards, that Nahash the king of the sons of Ammon died, and his son became king in his place.

Amplified Bible
Now it came about after this, that Nahash king of the Ammonites died, and his son became king in his place.

Christian Standard Bible
Some time later, King Nahash of the Ammonites died, and his son became king in his place.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Some time later, King Nahash of the Ammonites died, and his son became king in his place.

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

Contemporary English Version
Some time later, King Nahash of Ammon died, and his son Hanun became king.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Later King Nahash of Ammon died, and his son became king in his place.

Good News Translation
Some time later King Nahash of Ammon died, and his son Hanun became king.

International Standard Version
Some time later, King Nahash of Ammon died and his son succeeded him,

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

NET Bible
Later King Nahash of the Ammonites died and his son succeeded him.

New Heart English Bible
And it happened after this, that Nahash the king of the people of Ammon died, and his son Hanun reigned in his place.

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

World English Bible
After this, Nahash the king of the children of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his place.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it comes to pass after this, that Nahash king of the sons of Ammon dies, and his son reigns in his stead,

Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass after this, that Nahash king of the sons of Ammon dieth, and his son reigneth in his stead,

Smith's Literal Translation
And it will be after this, Nahash king of the sons of Ammon will die, and his son will reign in his stead.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now it came to pass that Naas the king of the children of Ammon died, and his son reigned is his stead.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now it happened that Nahash, the king of the sons of Ammon, died, and his son reigned in his place.

New American Bible
Afterward Nahash, king of the Ammonites, died and his son succeeded him as king.

New Revised Standard Version
Some time afterward, King Nahash of the Ammonites died, and his son succeeded him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
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Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And it happened after these things, and Nakhash King of the children of Amun died, and Khanun his son reigned after him.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it came to pass after this, that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his stead.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it came to pass after this, that Naas the king of the children of Ammon died, and Anan his son reigned in his stead.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David's Messengers Disgraced
1 Some time later, Nahash king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son. 2And David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent messengers to console Hanun concerning his father. But when David’s servants arrived in the land of the Ammonites to console him,…

Cross References
2 Samuel 10:1-19
Some time later, the king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son Hanun. / And David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, just as his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent some of his servants to console Hanun concerning his father. But when they arrived in the land of the Ammonites, / the princes of the Ammonites said to Hanun their lord, “Just because David has sent you comforters, do you really believe he is showing respect for your father? Has not David instead sent his servants to explore the city, spy it out, and overthrow it?” ...

1 Chronicles 18:3
As far as Hamath, David also defeated King Hadadezer of Zobah, who had marched out to establish his dominion along the Euphrates River.

1 Chronicles 20:1-3
In the spring, at the time when kings march out to war, Joab led out the army and ravaged the land of the Ammonites. He came to Rabbah and besieged it, but David remained in Jerusalem. And Joab attacked Rabbah and demolished it. / Then David took the crown from the head of their king. It was found to weigh a talent of gold and was set with precious stones, and it was placed on David’s head. And David took a great amount of plunder from the city. / David brought out the people who were there and put them to work with saws, iron picks, and axes. And he did the same to all the Ammonite cities. Then David and all his troops returned to Jerusalem.

2 Samuel 8:3-12
David also defeated Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah, who had marched out to restore his dominion along the Euphrates River. / David captured from him a thousand chariots, seven thousand charioteers, and twenty thousand foot soldiers, and he hamstrung all the horses except a hundred he kept for the chariots. / When the Arameans of Damascus came to help King Hadadezer of Zobah, David struck down twenty-two thousand of their men. ...

1 Kings 11:15-16
Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab the commander of the army had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom. / Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom.

Psalm 60:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.” A Miktam of David for instruction. When he fought Aram-naharaim and Aram-zobah, and Joab returned and struck down 12,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. You have rejected us, O God; You have broken us; You have been angry; restore us!

Psalm 108:10
Who will bring me to the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom?

Isaiah 16:6
We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his overflowing arrogance. But his boasting is empty.

Jeremiah 49:1-6
Concerning the Ammonites, this is what the LORD says: “Has Israel no sons? Is he without heir? Why then has Milcom taken possession of Gad? Why have his people settled in their cities? / Therefore, behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will sound the battle cry against Rabbah of the Ammonites. It will become a heap of ruins, and its villages will be burned. Then Israel will drive out their dispossessors, says the LORD. / Wail, O Heshbon, for Ai has been destroyed; cry out, O daughters of Rabbah! Put on sackcloth and mourn; run back and forth within your walls, for Milcom will go into exile together with his priests and officials. ...

Ezekiel 25:1-7
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, set your face against the Ammonites and prophesy against them. / Tell the Ammonites to hear the word of the Lord GOD, for this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because you exclaimed, “Aha!” when My sanctuary was profaned, when the land of Israel was laid waste, and when the house of Judah went into exile, ...

Amos 1:13-15
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of the Ammonites, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead in order to enlarge their territory. / So I will kindle a fire in the walls of Rabbah to consume its citadels amid war cries on the day of battle and a violent wind on the day of tempest. / Their king will go into exile—he and his princes together,” says the LORD.

Matthew 5:44
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Luke 6:27-28
But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

Romans 12:20
On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”

1 Corinthians 10:11
Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.


Treasury of Scripture

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

Nahas

1 Samuel 11:1,2
Then Nahash the Ammonite came up, and encamped against Jabeshgilead: and all the men of Jabesh said unto Nahash, Make a covenant with us, and we will serve thee…

1 Samuel 12:12
And when ye saw that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon came against you, ye said unto me, Nay; but a king shall reign over us: when the LORD your God was your king.

2 Samuel 10:1-3
And it came to pass after this, that the king of the children of Ammon died, and Hanun his son reigned in his stead…

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1 Chronicles 19
1. David's messengers, sent to comfort Hanun, are villainously treated
6. The Ammonites, strengthened by the Syrians, are overcome by Joab and Abishai
16. Shobach, making a new supply of the Syrians, is slain by David














Some time later
This phrase indicates a passage of time since the events previously described in the text. In the Hebrew context, this suggests a period of transition or change, often used to set the stage for new developments. It reminds us of the fluidity of life and the unfolding of God's plan over time. The Bible often uses such phrases to transition between narratives, emphasizing that God's timing is perfect and His plans unfold according to His divine schedule.

Nahash
Nahash was a king of the Ammonites, a people descended from Lot, Abraham's nephew. The name "Nahash" means "serpent" in Hebrew, which may reflect his character or the perception of him by others. Historically, Nahash had interactions with Israel, including a notable conflict with Saul, the first king of Israel. This highlights the ongoing tension between Israel and its neighbors, a theme prevalent throughout the Old Testament. Nahash's role in the biblical narrative serves as a reminder of the challenges God's people faced from surrounding nations.

king of the Ammonites
The Ammonites were a Semitic people living east of the Jordan River. They were often in conflict with Israel, as seen in various biblical accounts. The title "king" signifies authority and leadership, and in the ancient Near Eastern context, kings were often seen as representatives of their gods. The Ammonites worshiped the god Milcom, and their kings would have been seen as his earthly representatives. This highlights the spiritual battle between the God of Israel and the pagan deities of the surrounding nations.

died
The death of Nahash marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the Ammonites. In the biblical narrative, the death of a king often signifies a time of uncertainty and potential change. It serves as a reminder of the mortality of human leaders and the transient nature of earthly power. From a theological perspective, it underscores the eternal sovereignty of God, who remains constant even as human rulers come and go.

and his son became king in his place
The succession of Nahash's son to the throne is a common practice in ancient monarchies, where leadership was typically passed down through familial lines. This transition of power is significant in the biblical narrative, as it sets the stage for future interactions between Israel and the Ammonites. It also reflects the continuity of the Ammonite dynasty and their ongoing presence as a neighboring nation to Israel. From a spiritual perspective, it reminds us of the importance of legacy and the impact of leadership on future generations.

(1) Now it came to pass after this.--The same phrase as at 1Chronicles 18:1; it has no chronological significance (see Note there). The conflict with Ammon, which has been glanced at in 1Chronicles 18:11, is now to be described at length (1Chronicles 19:1 to 1Chronicles 20:3), and in connection therewith the overthrow of Hadadezer (1Chronicles 18:3-8) is again related, with additional details.

Verse 1. - Nahash. It is possible that this may be the Nahash of 1 Samuel 11:1, 2 and 1 Sam 12:12, who, being signally defeated by Saul, may have been the more inclined to show partiality to David. But it would appear that nearly sixty years had elapsed, and if so, it must be held very unlikely, and would point to the conclusion that it was his son whose death is here in question. With this the statement of Josephus ('Ant.,' 6:05, § 3), would tally, which says that the Nahash of 1 Samuel 11. was killed in the destruction of the Ammonite army then wrought by Saul. Possibly the word "Nahash" was the official title of kings of the Ammonites (and, though considering its signification, i.e. serpent, scarcely a flattering one from a modern point of view, yet this is overruled by the association of the attribute of wisdom with the serpent in olden time, of which we have more than a trace in Matthew 10:16), as "Pharaoh" of kings of Egypt, etc.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Some time later,
אַחֲרֵי־ (’a·ḥă·rê-)
Preposition
Strong's 310: The hind or following part

Nahash
נָחָ֖שׁ (nā·ḥāš)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5176: Nahash -- the name of several non-Israelites

king
מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of the Ammonites
בְּנֵי־ (bə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

died
וַיָּ֕מָת (way·yā·māṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4191: To die, to kill

and was succeeded by
וַיִּמְלֹ֥ךְ (way·yim·lōḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel

his son.
בְּנ֖וֹ (bə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son


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