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Hanun
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
Graciously given. (1.) The son and successor of Nahash, king of Moab. David’s messengers, sent on an embassy of condolence to him to Rabbah Ammon, his capital, were so grossly insulted that he proclaimed war against Hanun. David’s army, under the command of Joab, forthwith crossed the Jordan, and gained a complete victory over the Moabites and their allies (2 Sam. 10:1-14) at Medeba (q.v.). (2.) Neh. 3:13. (3.) 3:30.
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Smith's Bible Dictionary · 1863
(favored).
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Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
HA'NUN (gracious). A king of Ammon who is known for the indignities he showed to the messengers sent to him by David to comfort him at the death of his father, 2 Sam 10:1-6. A man of Jerusalem. Neh 3:13. Another repairer of the wall. Neh 3:30.
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Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary · 1869
gracious; merciful
Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
HA'NUN (gracious). A king of Ammon who is known for the indignities he showed to the messengers sent to him by David to comfort him at the death of his father, 2 Sam 10:1-6. A man of Jerusalem. Neh 3:13. Another repairer of the wall. Neh 3:30.