He sent Hadoram his son to king David, to enquire of his welfare, and to congratulate him, because he had fought against Hadarezer, and smitten him; (for Hadarezer had war with Tou;) and with him all manner of vessels of gold and silver and brass.
He sent his son Hadoram to King David to ask about his well-being and to congratulate him because he had fought against Hadarezer and defeated him. (Hadarezer had been at war with Tou.) Hadoram brought with him all kinds of valuable items made of gold, silver, and bronze.
King Tou sent his son with congratulations and expensive gifts to King David after David defeated their mutual enemy Hadarezer.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, King David of Israel was expanding his kingdom through military conquests after God had established his rule. After David defeated Hadarezer, the king of Zobah, Tou, the king of Hamath, sent his son Hadoram with gifts as a diplomatic gesture of congratulations and alliance, since Hadarezer had been an enemy to both. This event reflects the ancient Near Eastern custom of sending envoys and valuable items to forge peaceful relations following conflicts.
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