Bible Strands
1 Chronicles 18:10
he sent his son Hadoram to greet King David and bless him for fighting and defeating Hadadezer, who had been at war with Tou. Hadoram brought all kinds of articles of gold and silver and bronze,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — King Tou of Hamath, having heard of David’s victory over Hadadezer, dispatches his son Hadoram to King David. The mission occurs immediately following the military report in the preceding verse.
The words — וַיִּשְׁלַח (va-yishlach) = "and he sent" [H7971]; שְׁאָל (sh'ol) = "to ask/greet" [H7592]. The verb שׁאל here denotes a formal diplomatic greeting and blessing rather than a request for information.
The thread — The parallel account in 2 Samuel 8:10 identifies the envoy as Joram and notes the same tribute of gold, silver, and bronze. The diplomatic custom of sending gifts to celebrate a rival’s victory appears in other ancient Near Eastern records.
Why it lands — The text records the concrete transfer of tribute and the formal acknowledgment of David’s triumph. It requires the reader to note the historical mechanism by which defeated or neighboring rulers recognized Yahweh’s anointed king.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
He sent Hadoram his son to king David, to enquire of his welfare, and to congratulate him, because he had fought against Hadarezer, and smitten him; (for Hadarezer had war with Tou;) and with him all manner of vessels of gold and silver and brass.
Cross-references
- 2 Samuel 8:10 he sent his son Joram to greet King David and bless him for fighting and defeating Hadadezer, who had been at war with Toi. Joram brought with him articles of silver and gold and bronze,
- 2 Chronicles 9:1 Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon, she came to test him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was on her mind.
- 2 Chronicles 9:23 All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.
- Isaiah 39:1 At that time Merodach-baladan son of Baladan king of Babylon sent letters and a gift to Hezekiah, for he had heard about Hezekiah’s illness and recovery.