"Graciously given. (1.) The son and successor of Nahash, king of" "Moab. David's messengers, sent on an embassy of condolence to" "him to Rabbah Ammon, his capital, were so grossly insulted that" "he proclaimed war against Hanun. David's army, under the command" "of Joab, forthwith crossed the Jordan, and gained a complete" victory over the Moabites and their allies (2 Sam. 10:1-14) at Medeba (q.v.). "(2.) Neh. 3:13. (3.) 3:30.
Definition of Hanun:
"gracious; merciful"