When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,
Toi king of Hamath - Coele-Syria. Northwards it extended to the city Hamath, on the Orontes, which was the capital of the country. The Syrian prince, being delivered from the dread of a dangerous neighbour, sent his son with valuable presents to David, to congratulate him on his victories, and solicit his alliance and protection.