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Berean Standard Bible

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

2 Samuel 10:1

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Second Samuel 10 begins a conflict with the Ammonites that will lead into the story of David and Bathsheba. After the king of Ammon dies, David sends messengers to express sympathy to the king's son, Hanun, seeking to show the same kindness the father had shown him.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now after this, death came to the king of the children of Ammon, and Hanun, his son, became king in his place.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

DESPUÉS de esto aconteció, que murió el rey de los hijos de Ammón: y reinó en lugar suyo Hanún su hijo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Después de esto, murió el rey amonita y le sucedió en el trono su hijo Janún.

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