1 Chronicles 18:9When Tou king of Hamath heard that David had struck all the army of Hadadezer king of Zobah,
The setting
1000 BC, Hamath (modern Hama, Syria). King Tou receives urgent military intelligence that his enemy Hadadezer has been completely defeated by the new power David of Israel.
The emotion here: documenting the far-reaching impact of God's favor
The original word
šāma' (שָׁמַע) — heard, but implies careful listening and processing of significant news
Why it matters
Hamath was 150 miles north of Damascus, showing David's victories were creating ripple effects across the entire region
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 18:9
Tou wasn't just getting news - he was calculating how this changed the entire regional balance of power
Common misconceptionThis seems like minor political news, but it represents how God's plans for David were reshaping the entire ancient Near East.
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Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 18:9 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 18:9 comes from the book of 1 Chronicles, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include international relations, reputation, power. Notable phrases: Tou king of Hamath heard; struck all the army.
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