Questions and Answers
What is the name of Hanun, the son of Nahash?
Hanun
Who was Hanun's father?
Nahash
What did King David do to show kindness to Hanun at the death of Nahash?
Sent a delegation
What three things did the princes of Ammon tell Hanun regarding David's servants?
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What two things did Hanun do to David's servants sent to comfort him?
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In which city did David's servants stay until their beards grew out?
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Who did the Ammonites hire to battle against David's army?
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Who did King David send along with his mighty men to fight against the Ammonites?
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Who is Abishai?
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Who did Joab encourage Abishai to trust in for the outcome of the battle?
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The Ammonites and Syrians won the battle against Joab and Abishai.
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What did the desertion of the Syrians cause the Ammonites to do?
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Who was the captain of Hadarezer's Syrian army?
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How many charioteers of the Syrian army lost their lives at Helam?
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How many Syrian horsemen lost their lives at Helam?
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Who was the captain of the Syrian army that lost his life at Helam?
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After the battle at Helam, whom did the Syrians fear to help any more?
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Study Notes
Events Following Nahash's Death
- King David ruled over Israel and Mephibosheth resided in Jerusalem.
- Hanun became king of Ammon after the death of his father Nahash.
David's Kind Gesture
- David sent a delegation to express condolences to Hanun for Nahash's death.
Ammonite Princes' Influence
- Hanun's advisors misinterpreted David's intentions:
- Claimed he aimed to explore, spy, and potentially overthrow their city.
Humiliation of David's Servants
- Hanun mistreated David's servants by:
- Shaving off half of each man’s beard.
- Cutting their garments to expose their buttocks.
Servants' Embarrassment
- David's servants stayed in Jericho until their beards regrew to recover from the shame.
Ammonites Prepare for Battle
- The Ammonites hired various forces to confront David:
- Twenty thousand Aramean foot soldiers from Beth Rohob and Zobah.
- One thousand men from the king of Maacah.
- Twelve thousand men from Tob.
David’s Military Response
- King David dispatched Joab with his army to combat the Ammonites and their hired forces.
Abishai's Role
- Joab’s brother, Abishai, was appointed to fight against the Ammonites while Joab engaged the Syrians.
Trust in Divine Support
- Joab encouraged Abishai to place his trust in the Lord for victory in the battle.
Battle Outcome
- The Ammonites and Syrians were defeated; they did not win against Joab and Abishai.
- Following the retreat of the Syrians, the Ammonites fled into their city.
Aftermath of the Battle at Helam
- The Syrian army faced substantial losses:
- Seven hundred chariot drivers died.
- Forty thousand horsemen were killed.
- Shobach, the captain of Hadarezer's army, lost his life.
Peace Between Israel and Syria
- After the battle, the Syrians made peace with Israel and refrained from supporting the Ammonites further.
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