Commentaries:Adam Clarke
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2 Samuel 8:9
Toi king of Hamath - Hamath is supposed to be the famous city of Emesa, situated on the Orontes, in Syria. This was contiguous to
Hadadezer; and led him to wage war with Toi, that he might get possession of his territories. For a comparison of the 10th verse, see I Chronicles 18:9.
Other Adam Clarke entries containing 2 Samuel 8:9:
2 Samuel 7:1
2 Samuel 8:1
1 Chronicles 18:9
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