2 Samuel 10:4

Easy To Read Version

So Hanun took David’s officers and shaved off one half of their beards. He cut their clothes in the middle down to their hips. Then he sent them away.

Cross References

2 Samuel 10:5

When the people told David, he sent {messengers} to meet his officers. He did this because these men were very ashamed. King David said, “Wait at Jericho until your beards grow again. Then come back {to Jerusalem}.”

Isaiah 15:2

The king’s family and the people\par of Dibon {\cf2\super [158]} \par are going to the places of worship {\cf2\super [159]} to cry.\par The people of Moab are crying\par for Nebo {\cf2\super [160]} and Medeba. {\cf2\super [161]} \par The people shaved their heads and beards\par \{to show they are sad\}.\par

Isaiah 20:4

The king of Assyria {\cf2\super [201]} will defeat Egypt and Ethiopia. Assyria will take prisoners and lead them away from their countries. The old people and young people will be led without clothes and without shoes. They will be completely naked. The people from Egypt will be shamed.

Leviticus 19:27

“You must not round off the hair that grows on the side of your face. You must not cut your beard that grows on the side of your face.