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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. 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 Hanun because his father was merciful to me.

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