2 Samuel 8:9
New International Version
When Tou king of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer,

New Living Translation
When King Toi of Hamath heard that David had destroyed the entire army of Hadadezer,

English Standard Version
When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had defeated the whole army of Hadadezer,

Berean Standard Bible
When King Toi of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer,

King James Bible
When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,

New King James Version
When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had defeated all the army of Hadadezer,

New American Standard Bible
Now when Toi king of Hamath heard that David had defeated the whole army of Hadadezer,

NASB 1995
Now when Toi king of Hamath heard that David had defeated all the army of Hadadezer,

NASB 1977
Now when Toi king of Hamath heard that David had defeated all the army of Hadadezer,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Toi king of Hamath heard that David had struck down all the military force of Hadadezer,

Amplified Bible
When Toi king of Hamath heard about David’s defeat of all the forces of Hadadezer,

Christian Standard Bible
When King Toi of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When King Toi of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer,

American Standard Version
And when Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,

English Revised Version
And when Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When King Toi of Hamath heard that David had defeated Hadadezer's whole army,

Good News Translation
King Toi of Hamath heard that David had defeated all of Hadadezer's army.

International Standard Version
When King Tou of Hamath learned that David had conquered the entire army of King Hadadezer of Zobah,

Majority Standard Bible
When King Toi of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer,

NET Bible
When King Toi of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer,

New Heart English Bible
When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had struck all the army of Hadadezer,

Webster's Bible Translation
When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,

World English Bible
When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had struck all the army of Hadadezer,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Toi king of Hamath hears that David has struck all the force of Hadadezer,

Young's Literal Translation
And Toi king of Hamath heareth that David hath smitten all the force of Hadadezer,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Toi, king of Hamath will hear that David smote all the strength of Hadadezer;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Thou the king of Emath heard that David had defeated all the forces of Adarezer.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then Toi, the king of Hamath, heard that David had struck down the entire strength of Hadadezer.

New American Bible
When Toi, king of Hamath, heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer,

New Revised Standard Version
When King Toi of Hamath heard that David had defeated the whole army of Hadadezer,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when Toa king of Hamath heard that David had defeated all the army of Hadarezer,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Tua the King of Khamath heard that David had beaten all the army of Hedarezar
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And when Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Thou the king of Hemath heard that David had smitten all the host of Adraazar.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David's Triumphs
8And from Betah and Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took a large amount of bronze. 9When King Toi of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer, 10he sent his son Joram to greet King David and bless him for fighting and defeating Hadadezer, who had been at war with Toi. Joram brought with him articles of silver and gold and bronze,…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 18:9-10
When King Tou of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer king of Zobah, / he sent his son Hadoram to greet King David and bless him for fighting and defeating Hadadezer, who had been at war with Tou. Hadoram brought all kinds of articles of gold and silver and bronze,

1 Kings 10:1-2
Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. / She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind.

Psalm 72:10-11
May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. / May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.

Isaiah 60:6
Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.

Matthew 2:1-2
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, / asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”

1 Kings 5:1
Now when Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king in his father’s place, he sent envoys to Solomon; for Hiram had always been a friend of David.

1 Kings 4:21
And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.

1 Kings 10:10
Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never again were spices in such abundance brought in as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.

2 Chronicles 9:1-2
Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon, she came to test him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was on her mind. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for him to explain.

Genesis 14:18-20
Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High— / and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, / and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything.

Psalm 68:29
Because of Your temple at Jerusalem kings will bring You gifts.

Isaiah 49:23
Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to shame.”

Matthew 12:42
The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.

Luke 11:31
The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.

Acts 8:27-28
So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official in charge of the entire treasury of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians. He had gone to Jerusalem to worship, / and on his return was sitting in his chariot reading Isaiah the prophet.


Treasury of Scripture

When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,

Toi

1 Chronicles 18:9
Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah;

Tou

Amos 6:2
Pass ye unto Calneh, and see; and from thence go ye to Hamath the great: then go down to Gath of the Philistines: be they better than these kingdoms? or their border greater than your border?

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2 Samuel 8
1. David subdues the Philistines and the Moabites
3. He smites Hadadezer, and the Syrians
9. Toi sends Joram with presents to bless him
11. David dedicates the presents and the spoil to God
14. He puts garrisons in Edom
16. David's officers














When King Toi of Hamath
The mention of "King Toi" introduces us to a historical figure whose kingdom, Hamath, was located in what is now modern-day Syria. The name "Toi" is derived from the Hebrew "תּוֹעִי" (To'i), which may mean "erring" or "wandering." Hamath was a significant city-state during this period, and its mention here highlights the geopolitical landscape of the ancient Near East. The city was strategically located on trade routes, making it a place of interest for surrounding powers. King Toi's response to David's victory suggests a diplomatic awareness and a desire to align with the rising power of Israel under David's leadership.

heard that David had defeated
The phrase "heard that David had defeated" underscores the widespread reputation of David's military prowess. The Hebrew root for "heard" is "שָׁמַע" (shama), which implies not just hearing but understanding and responding to news. David's victories were not just local events; they resonated throughout the region, affecting the political calculations of neighboring kings. This hearing led to action, as Toi sought to establish peaceful relations with David, recognizing the shift in power dynamics.

the entire army of Hadadezer
The "entire army of Hadadezer" refers to the forces of a formidable adversary, King Hadadezer of Zobah. The name "Hadadezer" means "Hadad is my help," with Hadad being a storm and rain god worshiped in the region. The defeat of such a significant military force by David is a testament to the divine favor and strategic acumen attributed to him. This victory not only solidified David's control over the region but also demonstrated the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel regarding their enemies. The comprehensive nature of the defeat ("entire army") emphasizes the totality of David's triumph and the subsequent shift in regional power structures.

(9) Toi king of Hamath.--The Vatican LXX. has the name, in accordance with Chron., Tau. Hamath, the capital of the kingdom of the same name, was situated on the Orontes. According to 1Chronicles 18:3. David's victory was on the borders of this kingdom. It was tributary to Solomon (1Kings 4:24, 2Chronicles 8:3-4), subsequently became independent, and was recovered by Jeroboam II. (2Kings 14:28), and was finally captured by Assyria (2Kings 19:13). It is described as "the great" by Amos (6:2), and a considerable town still occupies its site.

Verse 9. - Toi, called in Chronicles Tou, King of Hamath. This was a famous city upon the river Orontes, afterwards called by the Greeks Epiphania, and was situated upon the northernmost boundary of Palestine. Its interest in the present day lies in its having been the capital of the Hittites - a race whose very existence was doubted a few years ago, in spite of the testimony of Holy Scripture; but whose marvellous empire has been lately proved to be historical by Egyptian records on the one side, and cuneiform inscriptions on the other. Unfortunately, inscriptions which they have themselves left behind have not yet found any one capable of deciphering them. In the twelfth century B.C. they were the paramount power from the Euphrates to the Lebanon. For many centuries they contended with the Pharaohs for the possession of Egypt, and while Rameses II. had to make an inglorious peace with the Kheta, as they are called, and marry the king's daughter, Rameses III won a great victory over them, and saved Egypt from thraldom. In the cuneiform inscriptions we find the record of a struggle between Assyria and the Hittites, lasting for four hundred years, during which Shalmaneser made thirty campaigns against them, but they were not finally conquered until B.C. 717, during the reign of Sargon. Fuller details will be found in Dr. Wright's 'Empire of the Hittites,' published by Messrs. Nisbet.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
When King
מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

Toi
תֹּ֖עִי (tō·‘î)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8583: Toi -- a king of Hamath

of Hamath
חֲמָ֑ת (ḥă·māṯ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2574: Hamath -- a place North of Damascus

heard
וַיִּשְׁמַ֕ע (way·yiš·ma‘)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

that
כִּ֚י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

David
דָוִ֔ד (ḏā·wiḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

had defeated
הִכָּ֣ה (hik·kāh)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5221: To strike

the entire
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

army
חֵ֥יל (ḥêl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2426: An army, an intrenchment

of Hadadezer,
הֲדַדְעָֽזֶר׃ (hă·ḏaḏ·‘ā·zer)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1909: Hadadezer -- 'Hadad is help(er)', an Aramean (Syrian) king


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