People of the Bible

Toi

The name Toi means “who wanders.” Toi is mentioned in 4 verses of the Bible, first in 2 Samuel 8:9. Also called Tou.

Family of Toi

Children

Who was Toi?

A king of Hamath, who sent “Joram his son unto King David to salute him,” when he “heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer” (2 Sam. 8:9, 10). Called Tou (1 Chr. 18:9, 10).

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Toi

  • 2 Samuel 8:9

    When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,

  • 2 Samuel 8:10

    Then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And Joram brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass:

  • 1 Chronicles 18:9

    Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah;

  • 1 Chronicles 18:10

    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.