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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/18.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/18.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When Tou king of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer king of Zobah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/18.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When King Toi of Hamath heard that David had destroyed the entire army of King Hadadezer of Zobah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />When Tou king of Hamath heard that David had defeated the whole army of Hadadezer, king of Zobah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When King Tou of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer king of Zobah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now when Tou king of Hamath heard that David had defeated all the army of Hadadezer king of Zobah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now when Tou king of Hamath heard that David had defeated all the army of Hadadezer king of Zobah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now when Tou king of Hamath heard that David had defeated all the army of Hadadezer king of Zobah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now when Tou king of Hamath heard that David had defeated all the army of Hadadezer king of Zobah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Tou king of Hamath heard that David had struck down all the military force of Hadadezer king of Zobah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When Tou king of Hamath heard how David had defeated all the army of Hadadezer king of Zobah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When King Tou of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of King Hadadezer of Zobah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When King Tou of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of King Hadadezer of Zobah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And when Tou king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And when Tou king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When King Tou of Hamath heard that David had defeated the whole army of Zobah's King Hadadezer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />King Toi of Hamath heard that David had defeated Hadadezer's entire army. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When King Tou of Hamath learned that David had conquered King Hadadezer of Zobah's entire army, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When King Tou of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer king of Zobah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When King Tou of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of King Hadadezer of Zobah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When Tou king of Hamath heard that David had struck all the army of Hadadezer king of Zobah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When Tou king of Hamath heard that David had struck all the army of Hadadezer king of Zobah, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Tou king of Hamath hears that David has struck the whole force of Hadarezer king of Zobah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Tou king of Hamath heareth that David hath smitten the whole force of Hadarezer king of Zobah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Tou, king of Hamath, will hear that David struck all the power of Hadarezer king of Zobah;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Now when Thou king of Hemath heard that David had defeated all the army of Adarezer king of Soba, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now when Toi, the king of Hamath, had heard this, specifically that David had struck the entire army of Hadadezer, the king of Zobah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When Tou, king of Hamath, heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer, king of Zobah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When King Tou of Hamath heard that David had defeated the whole army of King Hadadezer of Zobah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Now Pul, king of Hamath, heard that David had smitten the whole army of Hadarezer, king of Nisibin;<CL>And the children of Ammon came out and set the battle in array before the gate of the city; and the kings who had come to them and their armies were encamping by themselves in the fields.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Pul, King of the Antiochenes, heard that David put the armies of Hedarezar King of Netsibin to the sword.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And when Tou king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Thoa king of Emath heard that David had smitten the whole force of Adraazar king of Suba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/18-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=5325" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/18.htm">David's Triumphs</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>And from Tibhath and Cun, cities of Hadadezer, David took a large amount of bronze, with which Solomon made the bronze Sea, the pillars, and various bronze articles. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">When King</a> <a href="/hebrew/8583.htm" title="8583: tō·‘ū (N-proper-ms) -- A king of Hamath. Or Tomiy; from ta'ah; error, Tou or Toi, a Syrian king.">Tou</a> <a href="/hebrew/2574.htm" title="2574: ḥă·māṯ (N-proper-fs) -- A place N. of Damascus. From the same as chowmah; walled; Chamath, a place in Syria.">of Hamath</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: way·yiš·ma‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">heard</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: hik·kāh (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">had defeated</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">the entire</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥêl (N-msc) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">army</a> <a href="/hebrew/1909.htm" title="1909: hă·ḏaḏ·‘e·zer (N-proper-ms) -- Hadad is help(er), an Aramean (Syrian) king. From Hadad and ezer; Hadad help; Hadadezer, a Syrian king.">of Hadadezer</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</a> <a href="/hebrew/6678.htm" title="6678: ṣō·w·ḇāh (N-proper-fs) -- Or Tsowbah; or Tsobah; from an unused root meaning to station; a station; Zoba or Zobah, a region of Syria.">of Zobah,</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>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,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-9.htm">2 Samuel 8:9-10</a></span><br />When King Toi of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer, / 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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">1 Kings 10:1-2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/72-10.htm">Psalm 72:10-11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-6.htm">Isaiah 60:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-1.htm">Matthew 2:1-2</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-21.htm">1 Kings 4:21</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1-2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-29.htm">Psalm 68:29</a></span><br />Because of Your temple at Jerusalem kings will bring You gifts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-23.htm">Isaiah 49:23</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/5-1.htm">1 Kings 5:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/2-11.htm">2 Chronicles 2:11-12</a></span><br />Then Hiram king of Tyre wrote a letter in reply to Solomon: “Because the LORD loves His people, He has set you over them as king.” / And Hiram added: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/45-12.htm">Psalm 45:12</a></span><br />The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-14.htm">Isaiah 45:14</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “The products of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush, along with the Sabeans, men of stature, will come over to you and will be yours; they will trudge behind you; they will come over in chains and bow down to you. They will confess to you: ‘God is indeed with you, and there is no other; there is no other God.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-38.htm">Luke 19:38</a></span><br />“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah;</p><p class="hdg">Tou</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/8-9.htm">2 Samuel 8:9</a></b></br> When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,</p><p class="hdg">Toi </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/14-16.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-8.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-3.htm">Defeated</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-15.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-8.htm">Force</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-6.htm">Forces</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-8.htm">Hadadezer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-8.htm">Hadade'zer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-8.htm">Hadarezer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-3.htm">Hamath</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-20.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-8.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-16.htm">Host</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-23.htm">News</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-6.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-8.htm">Smitten</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-5.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-9.htm">Tou</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-4.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-5.htm">Zobah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-10.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">Defeated</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-8.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-8.htm">Force</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm">Forces</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-10.htm">Hadadezer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-16.htm">Hadade'zer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-10.htm">Hadarezer</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-8.htm">Hamath</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-8.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-8.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">Host</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-2.htm">News</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-16.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-10.htm">Smitten</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-10.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-10.htm">Tou</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-6.htm">Zobah</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-1.htm">David subdues the Philistines and the Moabites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-3.htm">He smites Hadarezer and the Syrians</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-9.htm">Tou sends Hadoram with presents to bless David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-11.htm">The presents and the spoil David dedicates to God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm">He put garrisons in Edom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-14.htm">David's officers</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Hamath was strategically positioned along trade routes, making it an influential city in the ancient Near East. The mention of King Tou indicates the far-reaching impact of David's military campaigns. The news of David's victories would have traveled quickly, affecting neighboring kingdoms. This reflects the interconnectedness of ancient Near Eastern politics and the importance of communication among rulers.<p><b>that David had defeated</b><br>David's military prowess is a recurring theme in the biblical narrative, showcasing his role as a warrior king chosen by God. His victories were seen as divinely ordained, fulfilling God's promises to Israel. David's defeat of his enemies not only secured Israel's borders but also established his reputation as a formidable leader. This phrase highlights the fulfillment of God's covenant with David, promising him success over his adversaries.<p><b>the entire army of Hadadezer</b><br>Hadadezer was a powerful king of Zobah, a region north of Israel. The defeat of his entire army signifies a comprehensive victory, emphasizing David's strategic and military capabilities. This victory would have disrupted the balance of power in the region, weakening Zobah's influence. The complete defeat of Hadadezer's forces underscores the theme of divine intervention and support for David, as seen in other biblical accounts of Israel's battles.<p><b>king of Zobah</b><br>Zobah was an Aramean kingdom located in the region of modern-day Syria. It was a significant power during the time of David, often in conflict with Israel. The mention of Zobah highlights the geopolitical landscape of the time, with various city-states and kingdoms vying for dominance. The defeat of Zobah's king by David not only expanded Israel's territory but also demonstrated the fulfillment of God's promise to give Israel rest from its enemies. This victory is part of the broader narrative of David's consolidation of power and the establishment of a united Israelite kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/tou.htm">Tou</a></b><br>King of Hamath, a region in Syria. He is noted for sending his son to congratulate David on his victory over Hadadezer.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The King of Israel, known for his military prowess and his heart for God. This passage highlights his victory over Hadadezer.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/hadadezer.htm">Hadadezer</a></b><br>King of Zobah, an Aramean kingdom. He was defeated by David, which led to the events described in this verse.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/hamath.htm">Hamath</a></b><br>A significant city-state in ancient Syria. It was strategically important and had interactions with Israel during David's reign.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/z/zobah.htm">Zobah</a></b><br>An Aramean kingdom located in the region of modern-day Syria. It was a powerful entity during the time of David.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_victory.htm">God's Sovereignty in Victory</a></b><br>David's victory over Hadadezer is a testament to God's hand in the affairs of nations. Believers can trust in God's sovereignty over their own battles and challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/diplomacy_and_peace.htm">Diplomacy and Peace</a></b><br>Tou's response to David's victory shows the importance of diplomacy and seeking peace. Christians are called to be peacemakers and to seek reconciliation where possible.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_god's_work.htm">Recognition of God's Work</a></b><br>Just as Tou recognized David's success, believers should acknowledge and celebrate God's work in their lives and the lives of others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_godly_leadership.htm">The Impact of Godly Leadership</a></b><br>David's leadership brought peace and stability to Israel. Godly leadership in any sphere can lead to positive outcomes and influence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_testimony.htm">The Role of Testimony</a></b><br>David's victories served as a testimony to the surrounding nations of God's power. Our lives should similarly reflect God's work, serving as a testimony to others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_1_chr_26_1_and_9_17_lists_align.htm">1 Chronicles 26:1 compared to 1 Chronicles 9:17: Do these genealogies for the gatekeepers align, or do they present contradictory lists?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david_control_vast_territories.htm">How would David realistically wield control over so many conquered territories (1 Chronicles 18:6-13) given the limits of ancient communication and military logistics?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_ephraim_manasseh_in_1_chr_9_3.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 9:3 include tribes like Ephraim and Manasseh in Jerusalem, contradicting other passages indicating they didn't return?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_returnee_lists_differ_in_1_chr,_ez,_neh.htm">Why does the chronicler's account of who returned to Jerusalem in 1 Chronicles 9 differ from the lists in Ezra and Nehemiah?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9, 10) The King of Hamath's embassy to David.<p>(9) <span class= "bld">Now when</span> <span class= "bld">. . .</span>--<span class= "ital">And Tou king of Hamath heard.</span> Samuel, "Toi." The Hebrew letters answering to <span class= "ital">w</span> and <span class= "ital">y</span> are often confused in MSS. T?-? is right; so LXX. and Vulg. in Samuel; Syriac, "Th-';" Arabic, "T-'u;" The Syriac here has "Ph-l king of the Antiochenes" (!); the Arabic, "Phawil king of Antioch," an apparent allusion to Pul the Assyrian (<a href="/1_chronicles/5-26.htm" title="And the God of Israel stirred up the spirit of Pul king of Assyria, and the spirit of Tilgathpilneser king of Assyria, and he carried them away, even the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, and brought them to Halah, and Habor, and Hara, and to the river Gozan, to this day.">1Chronicles 5:26</a>). Professor Sayce believes he has read the name <span class= "ital">Tu-ve-es</span>--that is, To--on the stones from Hamath, now in the British Museum.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Tou</span>. In the parallel place, spelt <span class="accented">Toi.</span> Nothing else is known of this King of Hamath, who now proffers his congratulations to David. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/18-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">When King</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶ֣לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Tou</span><br /><span class="heb">תֹּ֖עוּ</span> <span class="translit">(tō·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8583.htm">Strong's 8583: </a> </span><span class="str2">Toi -- a king of Hamath</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Hamath</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲמָ֑ת</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·māṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2574.htm">Strong's 2574: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hamath -- a place North of Damascus</span><br /><br /><span class="word">heard</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשְׁמַ֕ע</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·ma‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֚י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָוִ֔יד</span> <span class="translit">(ḏā·wîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had defeated</span><br /><span class="heb">הִכָּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(hik·kāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the entire</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">army</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵ֖יל</span> <span class="translit">(ḥêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2426.htm">Strong's 2426: </a> </span><span class="str2">An army, an intrenchment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Hadadezer</span><br /><span class="heb">הֲדַדְעֶ֥זֶר</span> <span class="translit">(hă·ḏaḏ·‘e·zer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hadadezer -- 'Hadad is help(er)', an Aramean (Syrian) king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">king</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶֽלֶךְ־</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Zobah,</span><br /><span class="heb">צוֹבָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṣō·w·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6678.htm">Strong's 6678: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zobah -- an Aramean (Syrian) kingdom</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/18-9.htm">1 Chronicles 18:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/18-9.htm">1 Chronicles 18:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/18-9.htm">1 Chronicles 18:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/18-9.htm">1 Chronicles 18:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/18-9.htm">1 Chronicles 18:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/18-9.htm">1 Chronicles 18:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/18-9.htm">1 Chronicles 18:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/18-9.htm">1 Chronicles 18:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/18-9.htm">1 Chronicles 18:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/18-9.htm">1 Chronicles 18:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/18-9.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 18:9 When Tou king of Hamath heard that (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 18:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 18:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 18:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 18:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>