Why did David send messengers to Hanun, king of Ammon?

David sent messengers to comfort Hanun over the death of his father, Nahash, who had been kind to him. (2 Samuel 10:1-2)

How did the Ammonites offend David's messengers?

Hanun suspected David's intentions and humiliated his servants by shaving off half of his beard and cutting off his clothes. (2 Samuel 10:3-4)

The Ammonites prepared for war against Israel, enlisting Syrians as allies, but were defeated. (2 Samuel 10:6-14)

Joab divided the army, faced the Syrians first, who fled, and then the Ammonites also retreated. (2 Samuel 10:9-14)

The Syrians tried to strengthen their position, but were defeated again, becoming subjects of Israel. (2 Samuel 10:15-19)