1 Samuel 11:1 introduces Nahash the Ammonite as an enemy of Israel, providing background for the king whose death is noted here.

1 Samuel 11:2 records Nahash's cruel demand to gouge out eyes, showing the same king's hostility mentioned here at his death.

1 Samuel 12:12 recalls Nahash's threat as the catalyst for Israel demanding a king, connecting to the same figure's death here.

2 Samuel 10:1-3 is the parallel account of Nahash's death and David's embassy, adding the Ammonites' suspicion of David's motives.