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Berean Standard Bible

“Some time later, Nahash king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son.”

1 Chronicles 19:1

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First Chronicles 19 tells how David's kindness to the Ammonites was misread and led to war. After King Nahash dies, David sends messengers to console his son Hanun, but Hanun's advisers persuade him that David's men are spies.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Some time later, Nahash king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son.

World English Bible (WEB)

After this, Nahash the king of the children of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his place.

King James Version (KJV)

Now it came to pass after this, that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his stead.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And it came to pass after this, that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his stead.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now it came about after this that death came to Nahash, the king of the children of Ammon, and his son became king in his place.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

DESPUÉS de estas cosas aconteció que murió Naas rey de los hijos de Ammón, y reinó en su lugar su hijo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Cuando murió Najás, rey de Amón, su hijo Janún pasó a ser el nuevo rey.

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