HANUN hā’ nən (חָנ֥וּן, favored). 1. A son and successor of Nahash, king of the Ammonites. Upon the death of Nahash, David sent a message of condolence to Hanun, which, however, was misinterpreted, and the messengers were grossly insulted and dishonored. The result was a war that David waged against Hanun, and the Ammonites lost their independence (2 Sam 10:1-14; 1 Chron 19:1-19). David appointed the brother of Hanun, Shobi, in his place (2 Sam 17:27).

2. The name occurs twice in the list of those who assisted in repairing the Valley Gate and the wall of Jerusalem (Neh 3:13, 30). The name may refer to the same person or, to two different men.