Overview:
Tou, also referred to as Toi in some biblical translations, was a king of the ancient city-state of Hamath. His reign is noted in the context of the biblical narrative during the time of King David. Tou's interactions with David highlight the geopolitical dynamics of the Near East during the united monarchy of Israel.

Biblical References:
Tou is mentioned in the context of King David's military campaigns and subsequent diplomatic relations. The primary reference to Tou is found in 1 Chronicles 18:9-10 and 2 Samuel 8:9-10.

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

2 Samuel 8:9-10 :
"When King Tou of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer, he sent his son Joram to King David to greet him and bless him for fighting against Hadadezer, who had been at war with Tou. Joram brought with him articles of silver, gold, and bronze."

Historical and Theological Context:
Tou's kingdom, Hamath, was located in the region that is now part of modern-day Syria. During the time of King David, Hamath was a significant city-state, and its king sought to establish peaceful relations with Israel. The defeat of Hadadezer, a common enemy, provided an opportunity for Tou to align himself with David, thereby securing his own kingdom's safety and prosperity.

The sending of gifts by Tou through his son Hadoram (or Joram) signifies a diplomatic gesture of peace and alliance. This act of diplomacy underscores the importance of political alliances in the ancient Near East and highlights David's growing influence and power in the region.

Significance in the Biblical Narrative:
Tou's interaction with David is significant for several reasons. Firstly, it demonstrates the extent of David's military prowess and the respect he commanded from neighboring nations. Secondly, it illustrates the fulfillment of God's promise to David regarding the expansion and security of his kingdom. The gifts from Tou, consisting of precious metals, were dedicated by David to the Lord, reflecting his commitment to honoring God with the spoils of his victories.

Cultural and Archaeological Insights:
While there is limited archaeological evidence directly related to Tou or Hamath during this specific period, the biblical account aligns with known historical practices of diplomacy and tribute in the ancient Near East. The exchange of gifts and the establishment of alliances were common strategies employed by kings to ensure peace and mutual benefit.

Conclusion:
The account of Tou in the Bible serves as a testament to the complex political landscape of the time and the central role of King David in shaping the history of Israel and its neighboring regions. Through the lens of biblical theology, Tou's account is a reminder of God's providence and the unfolding of His divine plan through the leadership of David.TOU

to'-oo (to`u; Codex Vaticanus Thoa; Codex Alexandrinus Thoou): King of Hamath. As an enemy of Hadarezer, after David's victory over the latter, he sent David a message of congratulation (1 Chronicles 18:9 f). In 2 Samuel 8:9 spelled "Toi."

5120. tou -- his.
... 5119, 5120. tou. 5121 . his. Transliteration: tou Phonetic Spelling: (too)
Short Definition: his. Word Origin the gen. of ho,, qv. his. ...
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3588. ho, he, to -- the
... (to) -- 1694 Occurrences. (tois) -- 624 Occurrences. (ton) -- 1581 Occurrences.
(tou) -- 2517 Occurrences. (tous) -- 730 Occurrences. (to) -- 1239 Occurrences. ...
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8583. Tou -- a king of Hamath
Tou or Toi. 8582, 8583. Tou or Toi. 8584 . a king of Hamath. Transliteration:
Tou or Toi Phonetic Spelling: (to'-oo) Short Definition: Toi. ...
/hebrew/8583.htm - 6k

Techthentos Tou Christou
... HYMNS OF THE EARLY CHURCH techthentos tou Christou. 10,10,10,4 techthentos
tou Christou. Hail to the morn that dawns on eastern hills,. ...
/.../brownlie/hymns of the early church/techthentos tou christou.htm

Techthentos Tou Christou.
... CHRISTMAS techthentos tou Christou. tr., John Brownlie 10,10,10,4. I. Hail to the
morn that dawns on eastern hills,. More radiant far than any earthly morn; ...
/.../brownlie/hymns from the morningland/techthentos tou christou.htm

He Philanthropia Tou Patros.
... MEDITATIONS he philanthropia tou Patros. tr., John Brownlie 7.6.7.6.8.8. I. The
pity of the Father,. The kindness of the Son,. The comfort of the Spirit,". ...
/.../brownlie/hymns of the apostolic church/he philanthropia tou patros.htm

Marturion Tou Agiou Polukarpou Episkopou Smurnes
... POIMEN MARTURION TOU AGIOU POLUKARPOU EPISKOPOU SMURNES. ... II. 1. Makaria men oun kai
gennaia ta marturia panta ta kata to thelema tou theou gegonota. ...
/.../lake/the apostolic fathers/marturion tou agiou polukarpou episkopou.htm

Tou Agiou Polukarpou Episkopou Smurnes Kai Ieromarturos Pros ...
... TOU AGIOU POLUKARPOU EPISKOPOU SMURNES KAI IEROMARTUROS PROS PhILIPPESIOUS
EPISTOLE. Polukarpos kai hoi sun auto presbuteroi te ekklesia ...
/.../lake/the apostolic fathers/tou agiou polukarpou episkopou smurnes.htm

Per Tes Anothen Eirenes, Kai Tes Soterias Ton Psuchon Emon, Tou ...
... HYMNS OF THE EARLY CHURCH per tes anothen eirenes, kai tes soterias ton psuchon
emon, tou Kuriou deethomen. 8,8,8,7 'per tes anothen ...
/.../brownlie/hymns of the early church/per tes anothen eirenes kai.htm

Appendix (B).
... [506] ?] ten touto phaskousan perikopen atheton, eipoi an me en hapasin auten
pheresthai tois antigraphois tou kata Markon euangeliou; ta goun akribe ton ...
/.../burgon/the last twelve verses of the gospel according to s mark/appendix b.htm

Entole E'.
... en soi katharon estai, me episkotoumenon hupo heterou ponerou pneumatos, all' en
euruchoro katoikoun agalliassetai kai euphranthesetai meta tou skeuous, en ho ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lake/the apostolic fathers/entole e.htm

Entole Ia'.
... 1. Edeixe moi epi sumpselliou kathemenous anthropous kai heteron anthropon kathemenon
epi kathedran, kai legei moi; Blepeis tous epi tou sumpselliou kathemenous ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lake/the apostolic fathers/entole ia.htm

Alle Parabole (ii)
... Suzeto, phemi, kurie, hoti euprepetatai eisin allelais, 2. Tauta ta duo
dendra, phesin, eis tupon keintai tois doulois tou theou. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lake/the apostolic fathers/alle parabole ii.htm

Tou (4 Occurrences)
... Standard Bible Encyclopedia TOU. to'-oo (to`u; Codex Vaticanus Thoa; Codex Alexandrinus
Thoou): King of Hamath. ... Multi-Version Concordance Tou (4 Occurrences). ...
/t/tou.htm - 8k

Triune
... upon the Trinity into which the believer is to be baptized "into the name of the
Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" (eis to onoma tou patros kal tou...
/t/triune.htm - 13k

Trine
... upon the Trinity into which the believer is to be baptized "into the name of the
Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" (eis to onoma tou patros kal tou...
/t/trine.htm - 14k

Immersion
... upon the Trinity into which the believer is to be baptized "into the name of the
Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" (eis to onoma tou patros kal tou...
/i/immersion.htm - 14k

Hadoram (5 Occurrences)
... Is exalted. (1.) The son of Tou, king of Hamath, sent by ... (2) Son of Tou, king of
Hamath, sent by his father with presents to King David (1 Chronicles 18:10). ...
/h/hadoram.htm - 9k

To'u (2 Occurrences)
To'u. Tou, To'u. Touch . ... 1 Chronicles 18:9 When Tou king of Hamath heard that
David had struck all the army of Hadadezer king of Zobah, (See RSV). ...
/t/to'u.htm - 6k

Sons (2429 Occurrences)
... (hoi huioi tou numphonos): These were friends or companions of the bridegroom and
were usually very numerous (Matthew 9:15 Mark 2:19 Luke 5:34). ...
/s/sons.htm - 65k

Uriel (4 Occurrences)
... In Enoch 20:2 Uriel is the angel who is "over the world and Tartarus" (ho epi tou
kosmou kai tou tartarou), and as such is the conductor to Enoch in the world ...
/u/uriel.htm - 10k

Depths (56 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia SATAN, DEPTHS OF. (ta bathea tou Satana): Found
in Revelation 2:24, and has reference to false teaching at Thyatira. ...
/d/depths.htm - 22k

Moreh (3 Occurrences)
... mo'-re (gibh`ath ha-moreh, "hill of the teacher"; Codex Vaticanus Gabaathamora;
Codex Alexandrinus, tou bomou tou Abor): The Hebrew moreh is derived from the ...
/m/moreh.htm - 11k

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