David realized that the <sc>Lordsc> had established him as king over Israel and that he had elevated<n id="1" /> his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.p>

O <sc>Lordsc>, for the sake of your servant and according to your will,<n id="1" /> you have done this great thing in order to reveal your greatness.<n id="2" />

the Ammonite officials said to Hanun, &#8220;Do you really think David is trying to honor your father by sending these messengers to express his sympathy?<n id="1" /> No, his servants have come to you so they can get information and spy out the land!&#8221;<n id="2" />