When they told it unto David, he sent to meet them, because the men were greatly ashamed: and the king said, Tarry at Jericho until your beards be grown, and then return.
What does 2 Samuel 10:5 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.
Related topics
Glossary
- David Person
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Beloved, the eighth and youngest son of Jesse, a citizen of Bethlehem. His father seems to have been a man in humble life. His mother’s name is not recorded. Some think she was the Nahash of 2 Sam. 17:25 .
- Jericho Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell es Sultan.