2 Samuel 10:2

Then said David, I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, as his father shewed kindness unto me. And David sent to comfort him by the hand of his servants for his father. And David’s servants came into the land of the children of Ammon.

Cross-reference

2 Samuel 17:27 reveals Shobi son of Nahash later aiding David—confirming the enduring goodwill from Nahash's kindness.

2 Samuel 2:6 shows David promising kindness to Jabesh Gilead for their loyalty—a parallel instance of David reciprocating kindness.

Deuteronomy 23:3-6 provides the legal basis for Ammonite enmity, making David’s kindness to Hanun particularly striking.

Nehemiah 13:1-3 enforces the law excluding Ammonites — the same legal background that underscores David’s unexpected gesture.

1 Samuel 11:1 introduces Nahash the Ammonite as an enemy besieging Jabesh Gilead—the same Nahash whose son David now seeks to honor, revealing ironic background.