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It happened after this, that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his place.

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A Narrative Transition

Scholars note that this verse begins a story repeated from 2 Samuel 10. The phrase 'after this' acts as a literary transition, introducing a more detailed account of the war with the Ammonites, rather than indicating a strict chronological sequence.

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1 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Chronicles 19:1

18th Century

Theologian

Compare the marginal references and notes. The writer here adds one or two touches and varies in one or two of the numbers.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 19:1

19th Century

Bishop

Now it came to pass after this. —The same phrase as in 1 Chronicles 18:1; it has no chronological significanc…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 19:1

17th Century

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 19:1–19

17th Century

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The history is here repeated which we read in 2 Samuel 10. The only safety of sinners consists in submitting to the Lord, seeking peace with him, a…