Now when Tou king of Hamath heard that David had defeated all the army of Hadadezer king of Zobah,
Parallel translations
- WEB When Tou king of Hamath heard that David had struck all the army of Hadadezer king of Zobah,
- KJV Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah;
- BSB When King Tou of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer king of Zobah,
- NKJV Now when Tou king of Hamath heard that David had defeated all the army of Hadadezer king of Zobah,
- NLT When King Toi of Hamath heard that David had destroyed the entire army of King Hadadezer of Zobah,
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Quick answer
Tou king of Hamath hears that David defeated Hadadezer's army. It introduces a friendly response from a king who had warred with Hadadezer.
Overview
Tou (also called Toi), king of Hamath, learns of David's victory over their common enemy Hadadezer. His reaction, recorded in the following verses, is one of goodwill and gifts. The submission and homage of foreign kings to David anticipates the nations bringing tribute to the Messiah's reign (Psalm 72:10-11).
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- 2 Sam 8:9When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had struck all the army of Hadadezer,
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