1 Chronicles 18:9

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

When King Tou of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer king of Zobah,

American Standard Version (1901)

And when Tou king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah,

Bible in Basic English

Now when Tou, king of Hamath, had news that David had overcome all the army of Hadadezer, king of Zobah,

Douay-Rheims 1899

Now when Thou king of Hemath heard that David had defeated all the army of Adarezer king of Soba,

Free Bible Version

When Tou, king of Hamath, learned that David had destroyed the entire army of Hadadezer, king of Zobah,

Geneva Bible 1599

Then Tou King of Hamath heard howe Dauid had smitten all the hoste of Hadarezer King of Zobah:

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah;

Translation for Translators

When Tou, the king of Hamath city in Syria, heard that David’s army had defeated the entire army of King Hadadezer,

Unlocked Literal Bible

When Tou, king of Hamath, heard that David had defeated all the army of Hadadezer king of Zobah,

Noah Webster Bible

Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah;

World English Bible

When Tou king of Hamath heard that David had struck all the army of Hadadezer king of Zobah,

Young's Literal Translation

And Tou king of Hamath heareth that David hath smitten the whole force of Hadarezer king of Zobah,

Context

David’s Triumphs

⁸And from Tibhath and Cun, cities of Hadadezer, David took a large amount of bronze, with which Solomon made the bronze Sea, the pillars, and various bronze articles. ⁹When King Tou of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer king of Zobah, ¹⁰he sent his son Hadoram to greet King David and bless him for fighting and defeating Hadadezer, who had been at war with Tou. Hadoram brought all kinds of articles of gold and silver and bronze,

Summary

This verse highlights King David's military conquests and the extent of his kingdom expansion under the favor and blessing of the Lord. It emphasizes God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to David and establishing him as a powerful and victorious ruler. The verse serves as a testament to the sovereignty of God in granting success and prosperity to those who walk in obedience and seek His guidance. David's victories reflect the divine assistance and protection he received in his endeavors to unify and strengthen the nation of Israel. Overall, this verse underscores the importance of trusting in God's providence and following His will in achieving great accomplishments.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Matthew Henry

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Tou king of Hamath - Called Toi in Sa2 8:9.

Matthew Henry Bible Commentary

Here let us learn, 1. That it is our interest to make those our friends who have the presence of God with them. The king of Hamath, hearing of David's great success, sent to congratulate him and to court his favour with a noble present, Ch1 18:9, Ch1 18:10. It is in vain to contend with the Son of David. Kiss the Son, therefore, lest he be angry; let the kings and judges of the earth, and all inferior people too, be thus wise, thus instructed. The presents we are to bring him are not vessels of gold and silver, as here (those shall be welcomed to him who have no such presents to bring), but our hearts and sincere affections, our whole selves, we must present to him as living sacrifices. 2. That what God blesses us with we must honour him with. The presents of his friends, as well as the spoils of his enemies, David dedicated unto the Lord (Ch1 18:11), that is, he laid them up towards the building and enriching of the temple. That is most truly and most comfortably our own which we have consecrated unto the Lord, and which we use for his glory. Let our merchandise and our hire be holiness to the Lord, Isa 23:18. 3. That those who take God along with them whithersoever they go may expect to prosper, and be preserved, whithersoever they go. It was said before (Ch1 18:6) and here it is repeated (Ch1 18:13) that the Lord preserved David whithersoever he went. Those are always under the eye of God that have God always in their eye. 4. God gives men power, not that they may look great with it, but that they may do good with it. When David reigned over all Israel he executed judgment and justice among all his people, and so answered the end of his elevation. He was not so intent on his conquests abroad as to neglect the administration of justice at home. Herein he served the purposes of the kingdom of providence, and of that God who sits in the throne judging right; and he was an eminent type of the Messiah, the sceptre of whose kingdom is a right sceptre.

1 Chronicles 18:9

David’s Triumphs

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

When King Tou of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer king of Zobah,

American Standard Version (1901)

And when Tou king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah,

Bible in Basic English

Now when Tou, king of Hamath, had news that David had overcome all the army of Hadadezer, king of Zobah,

Douay-Rheims 1899

Now when Thou king of Hemath heard that David had defeated all the army of Adarezer king of Soba,

Free Bible Version

When Tou, king of Hamath, learned that David had destroyed the entire army of Hadadezer, king of Zobah,

Geneva Bible 1599

Then Tou King of Hamath heard howe Dauid had smitten all the hoste of Hadarezer King of Zobah:

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah;

Translation for Translators

When Tou, the king of Hamath city in Syria, heard that David’s army had defeated the entire army of King Hadadezer,

Unlocked Literal Bible

When Tou, king of Hamath, heard that David had defeated all the army of Hadadezer king of Zobah,

Noah Webster Bible

Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah;

World English Bible

When Tou king of Hamath heard that David had struck all the army of Hadadezer king of Zobah,

Young's Literal Translation

And Tou king of Hamath heareth that David hath smitten the whole force of Hadarezer king of Zobah,

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Matthew Henry

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Tou king of Hamath - Called Toi in Sa2 8:9.

Matthew Henry Bible Commentary

1 Chronicles 18:9

Verse

Context

David’s Triumphs

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Matthew Henry Bible Commentary

1 Chronicles 18:9

David’s Triumphs

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Matthew Henry Bible Commentary