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Toi
who wanders
תֹּ֫עִי, תֹּעוּ to.u
Toi (Hebrew: תֹּ֫עִי, תֹּעוּ, to.u) means “who wanders”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 4 verses across 2 books of the Bible. In 2012 it was given to 6 children in the United States. Around 1,546 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears in the same passages as Ahilud.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Toi
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 4 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- United Monarchy
Using it today
Based on 2012 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2012 | 6 | Steady |
| All-time total | 1,546 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 61 in 1974 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 2 Samuel 8:9 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 18:10 |
| Cross-references | 42 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Joram co-occurrence Appears with Joram in 1 Chronicles 18.
- Hadadezer co-occurrence Appears with Hadadezer in 2 Samuel 8.
- Seraiah co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Seraiah.
- Jehoshaphat co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Jehoshaphat.
- Ahilud co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Ahilud.
- Ahimelech co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Ahimelech.
- Ahitub co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Ahitub.
- Rehob co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Rehob.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.8.9;
father of: Joram (H3141); also called Tou at 1Ch.18.9,10;
§ Toi or Tou = "wander"
king of Hamath in the time of David
Toi, also known as Tou, was the king of Hamath who sent his son Joram to congratulate David on his victory over Hadadezer.
The biblical story
Toi, also referred to as Tou, was the king of Hamath, a city-state located in present-day Syria (2Sa.8.9-10; 1Ch.18.9-10). After David defeated Hadadezer, king of Zobah, Toi sent his son Joram (called Hadoram in 1 Chronicles) to congratulate David and bring gifts of silver, gold, and bronze. Toi's gesture was motivated by his own conflict with Hadadezer, as Hadadezer had been at war with Toi. By sending his son to honor David, Toi sought to establish friendly relations with the rising power of Israel and secure an ally against their common enemy. The gifts brought by Joram were dedicated by David to the Lord, along with the silver and gold he had captured from various nations. This episode demonstrates David's growing reputation as a military leader and the diplomatic relationships he established with neighboring kingdoms.
Key verses
Toi appears in 4 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,
2 Samuel 8:9 -
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:
2 Samuel 8:10 -
Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah;
1 Chronicles 18:9 -
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.
1 Chronicles 18:10
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2 Samuel (2)
- 2 Samuel 8:9
- 2 Samuel 8:10
1 Chronicles (2)
- 1 Chronicles 18:9
- 1 Chronicles 18:10