When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,
When Toi, the king of Hamath, heard that David had defeated all of Hadadezer's army,
This verse describes how news of David's military victory over a powerful enemy spread to other kings in the region.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, King David was actively expanding and securing the borders of Israel through a series of military victories against surrounding nations. Hadadezer, the king of Zobah, was one of David's main adversaries in these conflicts, and his defeat demonstrated David's growing dominance in the region. When Toi, the king of Hamath, learned of this victory, he saw an opportunity to form an alliance with David to protect his own kingdom from common enemies.
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