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:
Then Toi sent his son Joram to King David to greet him and congratulate him, because David had fought against Hadadezer and defeated him. Hadadezer had been at war with Toi. Joram brought with him gifts of silver, gold, and bronze vessels.
The writer is showing how King Toi honored David by sending his son with valuable gifts to celebrate David's victory over their mutual enemy.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, King David is consolidating his rule over Israel by defeating neighboring enemies and expanding his territory. Hadadezer, the king of Zobah, was a hostile ruler who had ongoing conflicts with Toi, the king of Hamath, making David's victory over Hadadezer a welcome development for Toi. This led Toi to send his son Joram with gifts as a diplomatic gesture to form an alliance and express gratitude, reflecting the ancient Near Eastern custom of using envoys and tributes to secure peace.
Explore Similar Verses
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.