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2 Samuel 8

2 Samuel 8:10

David’s Triumphs · 2 Samuel 8:1–14
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Translations

Modern
…he 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,
Traditional
Then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And Joram brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass:
Literal
And Toi sent Joram his son to King David to ask him of welfare and to bless him, upon that he had fought against Hadadezer and defeated him. For Hadadezer had been a man of wars with Toi, and with him he brought articles of silver, and articles of gold, and articles of bronze.
Latin
…et misit Thou Joram filium suum ad regem David, ut salutaret eum congratulans, et gratias ageret: eo quod expugnasset Adarezer, et percussisset eum. Hostis quippe erat Thou Adarezer, et in manu ejus erant vasa aurea, et vasa argentea, et vasa ærea:

Original

Hebrew
English
…he 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,

Notes

2 Samuel 8:10

  • his son: King Toi sent his own son instead of another group of messengers because he believed this mission was very important. By sending the crown prince, Toi showed that he wanted to keep a strong and respectful relationship with David.

  • Joram: The name Joram includes the prefix Jo-, which is a shortened form of the name Yahweh. The name means “Yahweh is exalted.” In 1 Chronicles 18:10, the prince’s name is Hadoram, which means “Hadad [a Canaanite god] is exalted.” It is possible that Toi used the name Joram for this visit to make his son’s name more acceptable to David for political reasons.

2 Samuel 8:1–18

David’s military victories expanded his kingdom (2 Samuel 8:1–14). He also set up an organized group of officials who helped govern the nation (2 Samuel 8:15–18). Together, these developments fulfilled God’s promise to make David’s name well known and honored (2 Samuel 7:9; see also 8:13).

Theme notes and profiles

David

Events

Parallels

1 Chronicles 18:1–13 Psalm 60:1–12

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Hadadezer: King of Zobah, defeated by David Joram: Son of King Toi, brought gifts to David Toi: King of Hamath who sent his son to David

Glossary

David Hadadezer Hamath History of Israel Joram Land Numbers, Book of Palestine Rehob (Person) Samuel, Books of First and Second Tax, Taxation Toi Zobah

Topics

Copper Brass: Taken in War: Generally Consecrated to God Dedication: Subjects of Tribute from Foreigners Diplomacy of Toi, to Promote the Friendship of David Hadadezer: King of Zobah, Vanquished by David Hadoram: Son of Ton, or Toi: Called Joram Hamath: David Receives Gifts of Gold and Silver from Toi, King of Joram: A Son of Toi Salutations: Often Sent Through Messengers Silver: Made Into: Vessels Silver: Vessels of Syria: Conquest of by David Syria: Minor Kingdoms Within the Region: Hamath Toi: King of Hamath