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But the princes of the children of Ammon said to Hanun their lord, Do you think that David honors your father, in that he has sent comforters to you? Hasn`t David sent his servants to you to search the city, and to spy it out, and to overthrow it?
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Suspicion Born of Fear and History
The Ammonite princes' reaction was not random paranoia. Commentators explain it was rooted in both recent events and ancient hostility. They feared David's growing power, especially after his severe conquest of neighboring Moab. This, combined with a long history of enmity with Israel, made them interpret David's genuine kindness as a deceptive military tactic.
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2 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The princes... — Compare Rehoboam’s advisers (1 Kings 12:10–11). It is not improbable that David’s severe treatment of Moab ([Re…
19th Century
Anglican
To search the city. —The capital, and almost the only city of the Ammonites was Rabbah; it was strongly fortified, and a knowledge…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the princes of the children of Ammon said to Hanun their lord His nobles and prim…
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