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From perspective, We realise that King Nahash of the Ammonites is recognized as one of the most ruthless kings depicted in the Bible.
King Nahash treated people with extreme cruelty and brutality.
The king’s severe mistreatment of others extended to gouging out the eyes of his subjects and enemies.
Nahash the Ammonite initiated a military campaign and besieged the city of Jabesh-gilead.
In response to the siege, the men of Jabesh-gilead sought to negotiate a peace treaty with Nahash.
1 Samuel 11:1-2[1]AND NAHASH the Ammonite went up and besieged Jabesh-gilead; and all the men of Jabesh said to Nahash, Make a treaty with us, and we will serve you.2]But Nahash the Ammonite told them, On this condition I will make a treaty with you, that I thrust out all your right eyes and thus lay disgrace on all Israel and as to thus , we realise that humanity should never treat others with such extreme levels of cruelty.
Reflective questions about the teaching
a) According to our perception in view, Who is King Nahash?
b) In what ways Did He treat the people harshly?
c) What would be the lessons we can draw in perspective to the bible personality of Nahash
Confession prayer
Dear Lord Jesus, am grateful for this insight in view and that I will not treat people harshly. Amen