Some time later, King Nahash of Ammon died, and his son Hanun became king.
After David came to the town of Mahanaim, Shobi the son of Nahash came from Rabbah in Ammon, Machir the son of Ammiel came from Lo-Debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite came from Rogelim.
They said, “Gedaliah, we came to warn you that King Baalis of Ammon hired Ishmael to murder you!” Gedaliah refused to believe them,