Lux Domini
When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,

Key themes

Justice and mercyDavidic covenantSin and judgmentMercy

Glossary

David Person

Beloved, the eighth and youngest son of Jesse, a citizen of Bethlehem. His father seems to have been a man in humble life. His mother’s name is not recorded. Some think she was the Nahash of 2 Sam. 17:25 .

Hamath Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Hama.

Toi Person

A king of Hamath, who sent “Joram his son unto King David to salute him,” when he “heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer” ( 2 Sam. 8:9 , 10). Called Tou ( 1 Chr. 18:9 , 10).