Overview
The Bible addresses toi across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Hadadezer, Hamath, Silver and Moabites. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David.
Key Bible verses about toi
Old Testament
2 Samuel
When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,
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: salute: Heb. ask him of peace had wars: Heb. was a man of wars with brought: Heb. in his hand were
1 Chronicles
Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah; Tou: also called, Toi
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. Hadoram: also called, Joram to enquire: or, to salute to congratulate: Heb. to bless had war: Heb. was the man of wars
People in the Bible and toi
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying toi for yourself
- Begin with 2 Samuel 8:9, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of David and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Hadadezer, Hamath, Silver and Moabites.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about toi?
The Bible addresses toi across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Hadadezer, Hamath, Silver and Moabites. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David.
How many Bible verses are about toi?
The Bible references toi in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention toi?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 2 Samuel 8:9: “When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,”
Which people in the Bible are associated with toi?
David.
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