When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had defeated all the armies of Hadadezer,
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
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 he lived at a greater distance. (Haydock)