OLD TESTAMENT

2 Samuel 8:9

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When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had struck all the army of Hadadezer,

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Verse 9. Emath, or Emesa. Its king, Thou, being alarmed at the ambition of his neighbour Adarezer, ( Calmet.) was pleased with the victories of a prince from whom he thought he had less to fear, as the lived at a greater distance. Bible.

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