2  definitions  found 
 
  From  Easton's  1897  Bible  Dictionary  [easton]: 
 
  Hanun 
  graciously  given  (1.)  The  son  and  successor  of  Nahash,  king  of 
  Moab.  David's  messengers,  sent  on  an  embassy  of  condolence  to 
  him  to  Rabbah  Ammon,  his  capital,  were  so  grossly  insulted  that 
  he  proclaimed  war  against  Hanun.  David's  army,  under  the  command 
  of  Joab,  forthwith  crossed  the  Jordan,  and  gained  a  complete 
  victory  over  the  Moabites  and  their  allies  (2  Sam.  10:1-14)  at 
  Medeba  (q.v.). 
 
  (2.)  Neh.  3:13.  (3.)  3:30. 
 
 
  From  Hitchcock's  Bible  Names  Dictionary  (late  1800's)  [hitchcock]: 
 
  Hanun,  gracious;  merciful 
 

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