Hanun in Easton's Bible Dictionary
graciously given. (1.) The son and successor of Nahash, king
of
Moab. David's messengers, sent on an embassy of
condolence to
him to Rabbah Ammon, his capital, were so grossly
insulted that
he proclaimed war against Hanun. David's army, under
the command
of Joab, forthwith crossed the Jordan, and gained a
complete
victory over the Moabites and their allies (2 Sam.
10:1-14) at
Medeba (q.v.).
(2.) Neh. 3:13. (3.) 3:30.
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