1 Chronicles 19:4

Wherefore Hanun took David's servants, and shaved them, and cut off their garments in the midst hard by their buttocks, and sent them away.

King James Version
View Chapter

Other Translations for 1 Chronicles 19:4

BSB
So Hanun took David's servants, shaved their beards, cut off their garments at the hips, and sent them away.
AKJV
Why Hanun took David's servants, and shaved them, and cut off their garments in the middle hard by their buttocks, and sent them away.
CPDV
And so Hanun shaved the heads and beards of the servants of David, and he cut away their tunics from the buttocks to the feet, and he sent them away.
ERV
So Hanun took David's servants, and shaved them, and cut off their garments in the middle, even to their buttocks, and sent them away.
NHEB
So Hanun took David's servants, and shaved them, and cut off their garments in the middle, even to their buttocks, and sent them away.
SMT
And Hanun will take David's servants and shave them, and cut off their garments in the half, even to the step, and he will send them away.

Commentary for 1 Chronicles 19:4

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Chronicles 19:4
Summary
Hanun humiliates and disfigures David's delegation
Place
Ammon
Event
Servants mutilated and expelled
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative