Bible Strands
1 Chronicles 19:1
Some time later, Nahash king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrative records a chronological transition following prior events, noting the death of Nahash and the succession of his son without introducing a speaker or audience.
The words — וַיְהִי (va/y.Hi) functions as the narrative marker "and it was," while וַיָּמָת (va/i.Ya.mot) states "and he died," structuring the succession as a direct historical report.
The thread — This succession mirrors 2 Samuel 10:1 and links to Nahash’s earlier siege in 1 Samuel 11:1 and his role in Israel’s demand for a king in 1 Samuel 12:12.
Why it lands — It establishes a factual political shift that immediately prompts David’s diplomatic initiative and creates the conditions for the ensuing conflict.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Now it came to pass after this, that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his stead.
Cross-references
- 2 Samuel 10:1 Some time later, the king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son Hanun.
- 1 Samuel 11:1 Then Nahash the Ammonite came up and laid siege to Jabesh-gilead. All the men of Jabesh said to him, “Make a treaty with us, and we will serve you.”
- 1 Samuel 12:12 But when you saw that Nahash king of the Ammonites was moving against you, you said to me, ‘No, we must have a king to rule over us’—even though the LORD your God was your king.