2 Samuel 8:9 nasb — Now when Toi king of Hamath heard that David had defeated all the army of Hadadezer,

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"Now when Toi king of Hamath heard that David had defeated all the army of Hadadezer,"

— 2 Samuel 8:9, NASB

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2 Samuel 8 — Context

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Then David put garrisons among the Arameans of Damascus, and the Arameans became servants to David, bringing tribute. And the LORD helped David wherever he went.

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David took the shields of gold which were carried by the servants of Hadadezer and brought them to Jerusalem.

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From Betah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took a very large amount of bronze.

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Now when Toi king of Hamath heard that David had defeated all the army of Hadadezer,

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Toi sent Joram his son to King David to greet him and bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer and defeated him; for Hadadezer had been at war with Toi. And Joram brought with him articles of silver, of gold and of bronze.

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King David also dedicated these to the LORD, with the silver and gold that he had dedicated from all the nations which he had subdued:

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from Aram and Moab and the sons of Ammon and the Philistines and Amalek, and from the spoil of Hadadezer, son of Rehob, king of Zobah.

2 Samuel 8:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 8:9 say?
2 Samuel 8:9 in the NASB reads: “Now when Toi king of Hamath heard that David had defeated all the army of Hadadezer,”
Where is 2 Samuel 8:9 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 8:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 8, verse 9.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 8:9.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 8:9 in?
2 Samuel 8:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 8:9?
2 Samuel 8:9 reads (NASB): “Now when Toi king of Hamath heard that David had defeated all the army of Hadadezer,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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