# #275 | 2 Samuel ch.10 - Ammon Declares War

From **The Tanakh Podcast: R Alex Israel** by R Alex Israel.

- **Published:** Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:58:01 GMT
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<p>David sends a diplomatic delegation to console the ammonite king Hannun after the death of his father. </p><p>However Hannun humiliates David&#39;s officials. </p><p>This is in essence a declaration of war against Israel as Ammon rally an entire alliance of forces to fight David&#39;s army. Yoav and his brother Avishai show their phenomenal military prowess in their management of the battle.</p>