Toi

Toi, also known as Tou, was the king of Hamath who sent his son Joram to congratulate David on his victory over Hadadezer.

The name Toi means “who wanders”

MaleKingSyriaUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books4 verses

A king of Syria living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Samuel 8:9; referred to as Toi or Tou (תֹּ֫עִי, תֹּעוּ); father of Joram.

2 Samuel 8:9תֹּ֫עִי · Toi; תֹּעוּ · Tou
When King Toi of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer,
2 Samuel 8:10תֹּ֫עִי · Toi; תֹּעוּ · Tou
…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,
1 Chronicles 18:9תֹּ֫עִי · Toi; תֹּעוּ · Tou
When King Tou of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer king of Zobah,
1 Chronicles 18:10תֹּ֫עִי · Toi; תֹּעוּ · Tou
…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,