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Who is Nahash?
        NA'HASH
        (serpent). 1. An Ammonite king. He offered to Jabesh-gilead a treaty on condition that the citizens should submit to the loss of their right eyes. This cruel stipulation aroused the indignation of Saul, who went to the assistance of the city and defeated its enemies. At a subsequent period he was on friendly relations with David. 2 Sam 10:2. 2. Mentioned 2 Sam 17:25 as father of Abigail. Some identify him with Jesse, and others with Nahash, king of the Ammonites.


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Schaff, Philip, Dr. "Biblical Definition for 'nahash' in Schaffs Bible Dictionary".
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