2 Samuel 10:2-4

Easy-to-Read Version

² David said, “Nahash was kind to me, so I will be kind to his son Hanun.” So David sent his officers to comfort Hanun about his father’s death.

David’s officers went to the land of the Ammonites. ³ But the Ammonite leaders said to Hanun, their lord, “Do you think that David is trying to honor your father by sending some men to comfort you? No, David sent these men to spy on your city. They plan to make war against you.”

⁴ So Hanun took David’s officers and shaved off one half of their beards. He cut off their clothes at the hips. Then he sent them away.