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.
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:
1 Chronicles
Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah;
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.
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.
- 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.
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,”
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