1 Chronicles 19:2
And David said, I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, because his father shewed kindness to me. And David sent messengers to comfort him concerning his father. So the servants of David came into the land of the children of Ammon to Hanun, to comfort him.
Cross-reference
1 Chronicles 20:3
Parallel
1 Chronicles 20:3 recounts David's harsh punishment of Ammon after they rejected his kindness — direct narrative sequel.
Genesis 19:38
Historical context
Genesis 19:38 gives the origin of the Ammonites, the nation David seeks to comfort — provides historical background.
Deuteronomy 23:3–6
Contrast
Deuteronomy 23:3-6 forbids seeking Ammonites' peace — contrasts with David's kind overture to Hanun.
2 Samuel 9:1
Related theme
2 Samuel 9:1 has David using the same phrase 'show kindness' (chesed), here for Jonathan's sake, mirroring his motive with Hanun.
2 Samuel 9:7
Related theme
2 Samuel 9:7 repeats David's 'show kindness' to Mephibosheth, reinforcing his pattern of covenant loyalty seen also with Hanun.
Nehemiah 4:3
Contrast
Nehemiah 4:3 shows Tobiah the Ammonite mocking Israel — ironic contrast to David's earlier goodwill.