Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(gracious). (1) A king of Ammon (2 Sam. 10:1-6). (2) Two architects (Neh. 3:13,30).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. Son of Nahash and king of Ammon: he insulted the ambassadors of David, and was severely punished for his insolence (2 Sam. 10:1-4; 1 Chron. 19:2-6). He is a type of those who, refusing the proffered grace of God, will suffer by His judgments.
2-3. Two who helped to repair the wall of Jerusalem (Neh. 3:13,30).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
from 2603; favored; Chanun, the name of an Ammonite and of two Israelites
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
favored
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Given freely; merciful; graciously regarded:―name of an Ammonite and of two Israelites, 2 Sam. 10:1. {Gratis datus}