2 Samuel 8:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 8:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 8:9 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 8:9 — KJV
“When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,”
— 2 Samuel 8:9 (KJV)
2 Samuel 8:9 in Context — About the Book of 2 Samuel
2 Samuel covers David's reign — his triumphs, his devastating fall with Bathsheba, and his raw, honest walk back to God. It shows that even a man after God's own heart needs mercy, and that God's covenant love survives our worst chapters.
Cross-References for 2 Samuel 8:9
“Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah; Tou: also called, Toi”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:9: toi, king, hamath
“And David smote Hadarezer king of Zobah unto Hamath, as he went to stablish his dominion by the river Euphrates. Hadarezer: or, Hadadezer”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:9: king, hamath, david
“And it was so, when Gideon heard the telling of the dream, and the interpretation thereof, that he worshipped, and returned into the host of Israel, and said, Arise; for the LORD hath delivered into your hand the host of Midian. interpretation: Heb. breaking”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:9: king, heard, host
“And when Saul saw David go forth against the Philistine, he said unto Abner, the captain of the host, Abner, whose son is this youth? And Abner said, As thy soul liveth, O king, I cannot tell.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:9: king, david, host
“And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David. Hiram: also called, Huram”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:9: king, heard, david
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