Joe: Alright, so let's talk about 1 Chronicles 19. What's going on in this chapter?

Bible Expert: Well, in this chapter we see King Nahash of Ammon dying, and his son Hanun taking his place as king.

Joe: Wait, wait, wait. Nahash? What kind of a name is that?

Bible Expert: Nahash means "serpent," so it was likely an ironic name, given that the Ammonites were known to worship snakes.

Joe: Wow, that's wild. Okay, go on.

Bible Expert: Well, when Hanun takes the throne, he decides to avenge his father by attacking the people of Judah. So he sends a delegation to King David's court to ask for his help.

Joe: Hold on. Who's King David?

Bible Expert: King David was the second king of Israel, and a direct descendant of Abraham.

Joe: Alright, got it. So what happens next?

Bible Expert: Well, King David sends his own delegation to Hanun, asking him to stop the attack. But Hanun refuses, and instead sends his own forces to battle against David's. But the Israelites defeat them, and the Ammonites are forced to surrender.