2 Samuel 10:2

2 Samuel 10:1 bbe — Now after this, death came to the king of the children of Ammon, and Hanun, his son, became king in his place.

Bible in Basic English

"Now after this, death came to the king of the children of Ammon, and Hanun, his son, became king in his place."

— 2 Samuel 10:1, Bible in Basic English

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2 Samuel 10 — Context

Now after this, death came to the king of the children of Ammon, and Hanun, his son, became king in his place.

And David said, I will be a friend to Hanun, the son of Nahash, as his father was a friend to me. So David sent his servants, to give him words of comfort on account of his father. And David's servants came into the land of the children of Ammon.

But the chiefs of the children of Ammon said to Hanun their lord, Does it seem to you that David is honouring your father by sending comforters to you? has he not sent his servants to go through the town and make secret observation of it, and overcome it?

So Hanun took David's servants, and after cutting off half the hair on their chins, and cutting off the skirts of their robes up to the middle, he sent them away.

2 Samuel 10:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 10:1 say?

2 Samuel 10:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now after this, death came to the king of the children of Ammon, and Hanun, his son, became king in his place.”

Where is 2 Samuel 10:1 in the Bible?

2 Samuel 10:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 10, verse 1.

Who wrote 2 Samuel?

2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.

What is the book of 2 Samuel about?

2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.

What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?

2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 10:1.

What translation should I read 2 Samuel 10:1 in?

2 Samuel 10:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 2 Samuel 10:1?

2 Samuel 10:1 reads (BBE): “Now after this, death came to the king of the children of Ammon, and Hanun, his son, became king in his place.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

2 Samuel 10:1 bbe — Now after this, death came to the king of the children of Ammon, and Hanun, his son, became king in his place.

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