2 Samuel 10

The Story A king dies, and his son inherits a throne he isn’t ready for. That’s where this story starts, and if you’ve ever watched someone step into a leadership role too soon, you already know where this is headed. Hanun becomes king of the Ammonites after his father Nahash passes away. Across the border, David hears the news and does something decent. He remembers that Nahash showed him kindness years earlier, back when David was running for his life from Saul, and he decides to return the favor. So he sends envoys to Hanun,