Nahash

An Ammonite king whose cruel siege of Jabesh-Gilead first roused Saul to lead Israel.

Role: King of the Ammonites

Lived: c. 11th century BC

Where in scripture

1 Samuel

Nahash the Ammonite said to them, “On this condition I will make it with you, that all your right eyes be gouged out. I will make this dishonor all Israel.”
1 Samuel 11:2 — Demands a cruel treaty

Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, a public-domain translation.

1 Samuel 11:2