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2 Samuel 8:11

2 Samuel 8:11
Which also king David did dedicate unto the LORD, with the silver and gold that he had dedicated of all nations which he subdued;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Which also King David did dedicate unto the Lord,.... He devoted it to sacred uses, particularly to the building of the house of the Lord, as he also had the gold and the brass he took from Hadadezer:…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Samuel 8:9-14

Here is, 1. The court made to David by the king of Hamath, who, it seems was at this time at war with the king of Zobah. He hearing of David's success against his enemy, sent his own son ambassador to…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

2 Samuel 8:9-12

Congratulatory embassy from Toi king of Hamath

9. Toi The Sept. agrees with Chr. in reading his name Toü.

Hamath A kingdom north of Zobah, with a capital of the same name situated on the Orontes.…