Lux Domini
Wherefore Hanun took David’s servants, and shaved off the one half of their beards, and cut off their garments in the middle, even to their buttocks, and sent them away.

What does 2 Samuel 10:4 mean?

Nahash had been an enemy to Israel, yet had showed kindness to David. David therefore resolves gratefully to return it.

Key themes

Justice and mercyDavidic covenantSin and judgmentMercy

Read with

Keep this verse inside 2 Samuel 10:1-5 and alongside a few nearby related passages.