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David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, as his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent by his servants to comfort him concerning his father. David’s servants came into the land of the children of Ammon.
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Verse 2. Naas, whom Saul had defeated, and who on that account is supposed to have received his rival more willingly, ( Calmet.) when he had retreated into the country of Moab. 1 Kennicott. 22:3. After receiving many presents from Naas, he retired to Odollam. Saint Jerome Tradit. Menochius.—Though the Israelites were not to seek the friendship of these nations, (Deuteronomy 23:6,) they were not forbidden to make a return of gratitude. Menochius.
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