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1 Samuel 11:1 (CEV)
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1 About this time, King Nahash of Ammon came with his army and surrounded the town of Jabesh in Gilead. The people who lived there told Nahash, "If you will sign a peace treaty with us, you can be our ruler, and we will pay taxes to you." Definition(s): Ammon (Amon): a people; the son of my people
Jabesh (Jeh-bish): dryness; confusion; shame
Nahash (Na-hash): snake; serpent