The king — The marginal reference identifies this king as Nahash. However, the interval between the two events, which is at least 50 years a…

The king. —His name is given in the next verse and in 1 Chronicles 19:1, as Nahash. He was probably a son or grandson …

And it came to pass after this
After the wars with the Moabites, Syrians, and Edomites, being friendly with the chil…

Nahash had been an enemy to Israel, yet had shown kindness to David. David therefore resolves gratefully to return it. If a Pharisee gives alms in …