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2 Samuel 8

2 Samuel 8:9

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

Modern
When King Toi of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer,
Traditional
When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,
Literal
And Toi king of Hamath heard that David had defeated all the army of Hadadezer.
Latin
Audivit autem Thou rex Emath quod percussisset David omne robur Adarezer,

Original

Hebrew
English
When King Toi of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer,

Notes

2 Samuel 8:9

Hamath was northwest of Hadadezer's city, Zobah.

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 Toi: King of Hamath who sent his son to David

Places

Hamath: A major city and kingdom in Syria, often mentioned in the Bible

Glossary

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

Topics

Hadadezer: King of Zobah, Vanquished by David Hamath: David Receives Gifts of Gold and Silver from Toi, King of Joram: A Son of Toi Syria: Conquest of by David Syria: Minor Kingdoms Within the Region: Hamath Toi: King of Hamath