Hanun
cha.nun is a proper name used chiefly for the son of Nahash who ruled the sons of Ammon, and also for builders in Nehemiah.
The name most often identifies Hanun, son of Nahash: he succeeds his father, receives David’s envoys, mistreats them, and joins the children of Ammon in hiring military support. It also identifies men associated with repair work in Nehemiah.
Senses in use
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Hanun, son of Nahash and Ammonite ruler · dominant
The form is tagged Noun · Proper in this cluster. In 2 Samuel 10:1 the APB renders Hanun as the son who reigned after the king of the sons of Ammon died; in 2 Samuel 10:4 it names the person who took David’s servants, shaved them, and sent them away. In 1 Chronicles 19:6 the APB places Hanun with the children of Ammon as they sent silver to hire chariots and horsemen.
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Hanun associated with wall and gate repairs · occasional
The form is tagged Noun · Proper in Nehemiah’s repair notices. In Nehemiah 3:13 the APB renders Hanun among the inhabitants of Zanoah who strengthened the valley gate and wall; in Nehemiah 3:30 it names Hanun as the son of Zalaph who strengthened a measure.
In the Anselm Project Bible: Across the supplied verses, the APB presents the proper name as “Hanun,” whether the person is the Ammonite ruler or a participant in Nehemiah’s repairs. Its surrounding descriptions identify the verse context rather than supplying a separate lexical rendering.