1;  David's messengers, sent to comfort Hanun, the son of
     Nahash, are villainously treated.
  6;  The Ammonites, strengthened by the Syrians, are overcome by
     Joab and Abishai.
 16;  Shophach, making a new supply of the Syrians, is slain by
     David.

 * Nahash.
  1Sa 11:1,2  12:12  2Sa 10:1-3