Bible Dictionary
Tou, Or Toi
Tou, also called Toi, was king of Hamath. He sent his son to David with gifts after David’s victory over Hadadezer.
Definition
Tou, or Toi, was king of Hamath. He is the same king called Toi in 2 Samuel and Tou in 1 Chronicles.
Biblical Usage
After David defeated Hadadezer, Tou sent his son to congratulate David and acknowledge the victory.
Historical Background
The supplied material identifies Tou and Toi as variant forms of the same royal name.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
king of Hamath. (1 Chronicles 18:9,10)