2Sa 10:1-2 | MHM | STEP | Hanun’s Mistreatment of David’s Servants This section tells the story of how David tried to show kindness to Hanun, the new king of the Ammonites, but was badly insulted in return. David wanted to continue a good relationship that his father Nahash had started. However, Hanun listened to bad advice and treated David’s messengers with shame and disrespect. The result is a lesson about misunderstanding, suspicion, and the pain of false accusations. v. 1-2 : David respected his neighbor, the king of the Ammonites, especially because Nahash, the old king, had once shown kindness to him (2 Samuel 10:1-2 ). Even though Nahash had been an enemy to Israel and had acted cruelly before (1 Samuel 11:2 ), David chose to return good for good. He sent messengers to comfort Hanun after his father’s death. This is a reminder that when we receive kindness, we should return it, no matter the reason behind it. It is also comforting for children when their parents’ friends stay friendly and supportive after the parents have died. It shows respect and helps those who are mourning feel less alone.

‏ 2 Samuel 10:1-2

Hanun’s Mistreatment of David’s Servants

This section tells the story of how David tried to show kindness to Hanun, the new king of the Ammonites, but was badly insulted in return. David wanted to continue a good relationship that his father Nahash had started. However, Hanun listened to bad advice and treated David’s messengers with shame and disrespect. The result is a lesson about misunderstanding, suspicion, and the pain of false accusations.

v. 1-2: David respected his neighbor, the king of the Ammonites, especially because Nahash, the old king, had once shown kindness to him (2 Samuel 10:1-2 ^a). Even though Nahash had been an enemy to Israel and had acted cruelly before (1 Samuel 11:2 ^b), David chose to return good for good. He sent messengers to comfort Hanun after his father’s death. This is a reminder that when we receive kindness, we should return it, no matter the reason behind it. It is also comforting for children when their parents’ friends stay friendly and supportive after the parents have died. It shows respect and helps those who are mourning feel less alone.

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