Topical Encyclopedia
Overview:To, also known as Tou in some translations, is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament. He was the king of Hamath, a city-state located in the region of Aram, which is present-day Syria. To is noted for his diplomatic relationship with King David of Israel, as recorded in the historical books of the Bible.
Biblical References:The primary reference to To is found in
1 Chronicles 18:9-10 and
2 Samuel 8:9-10. These passages describe the interactions between To and King David following David's military victories.
1 Chronicles 18:9-10 :"When To king of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer king of Zobah, he sent his son Hadoram to King David to greet him and bless him, because David had fought against Hadadezer and defeated him, for Hadadezer had been at war with To. Hadoram brought all kinds of articles of gold, silver, and bronze."
2 Samuel 8:9-10 :"When To king of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer, he sent his son Joram to King David to greet him and bless him for fighting against Hadadezer, who had been at war with To. Joram brought with him articles of silver, gold, and bronze."
Historical Context:To's kingdom, Hamath, was strategically located along trade routes and was a significant city in the ancient Near East. The relationship between To and David highlights the political dynamics of the time, where alliances and diplomatic gestures were crucial for maintaining peace and stability. To's decision to send his son with gifts to David was a gesture of goodwill and an acknowledgment of David's growing power and influence in the region.
Theological Significance:The account of To's interaction with David underscores the theme of God's favor upon David, as even foreign kings recognized his success and sought peace with him. This narrative illustrates the fulfillment of God's promises to David, as he expanded his kingdom and established peace with neighboring nations. The gifts brought by To's son can be seen as a tribute to David's God-given authority and the divine blessing upon his reign.
Cultural and Political Implications:To's actions reflect the common practice of forming alliances through diplomacy and gift-giving in the ancient world. By sending his son with valuable gifts, To not only sought to secure peace but also to align himself with a powerful and divinely favored king. This diplomatic move would have been seen as wise and prudent, ensuring the safety and prosperity of his own kingdom.
Conclusion:The brief mention of To in the biblical narrative serves as a reminder of the broader geopolitical landscape during the reign of King David. It highlights the interconnectedness of the ancient Near Eastern kingdoms and the ways in which God's providence was at work in the affairs of nations.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
prep.) The preposition to primarily indicates approach and arrival, motion made in the direction of a place or thing and attaining it, access; and also, motion or tendency without arrival; movement toward; -- opposed to from.
2. (prep.) Hence, it indicates motion, course, or tendency toward a time, a state or condition, an aim, or anything capable of being regarded as a limit to a tendency, movement, or action; as, he is going to a trade; he is rising to wealth and honor.
3. (prep.) In a very general way, and with innumerable varieties of application, to connects transitive verbs with their remoter or indirect object, and adjectives, nouns, and neuter or passive verbs with a following noun which limits their action. Its sphere verges upon that of for, but it contains less the idea of design or appropriation; as, these remarks were addressed to a large audience; let us keep this seat to ourselves; a substance sweet to the taste; an event painful to the mind; duty to God and to our parents; a dislike to spirituous liquor.
4. (prep.) As sign of the infinitive, to had originally the use of last defined, governing the infinitive as a verbal noun, and connecting it as indirect object with a preceding verb or adjective; thus, ready to go, i.e., ready unto going; good to eat, i.e., good for eating; I do my utmost to lead my life pleasantly. But it has come to be the almost constant prefix to the infinitive, even in situations where it has no prepositional meaning, as where the infinitive is direct object or subject; thus, I love to learn, i.e., I love learning; to die for one's country is noble, i.e., the dying for one's country. Where the infinitive denotes the design or purpose, good usage formerly allowed the prefixing of for to the to; as, what went ye out for see? (Matt. xi. 8).
5. (prep.) In many phrases, and in connection with many other words, to has a pregnant meaning, or is used elliptically.
6. (prep.) Extent; limit; degree of comprehension; inclusion as far as; as, they met us to the number of three hundred.
7. (prep.) Effect; end; consequence; as, the prince was flattered to his ruin; he engaged in a war to his cost; violent factions exist to the prejudice of the state.
8. (prep.) Apposition; connection; antithesis; opposition; as, they engaged hand to hand.
9. (prep.) Accord; adaptation; as, an occupation to his taste; she has a husband to her mind.
10. (prep.) Comparison; as, three is to nine as nine is to twenty-seven; it is ten to one that you will offend him.
11. (prep.) Addition; union; accumulation.
12. (prep.) Accompaniment; as, she sang to his guitar; they danced to the music of a piano.
13. (prep.) Character; condition of being; purpose subserved or office filled.
Greek
4337. prosecho --to holdto, turnto, attendto...to hold
to, turn
to, attend
to. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: prosecho Phonetic
Spelling: (pros-ekh'-o) Short Definition: I pay attention
to, devote
...4624. skandalizo --to put a snare (in the way), henceto causeto...
...to put a snare (in the way), henceto causeto stumble,to give offense. Part of
Speech: Verb Transliteration: skandalizo Phonetic Spelling: (skan-dal-id'-zo...
1096. ginomai --to come into being,to happen,to become
...to come into being,to happen,to become. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration:
ginomai Phonetic Spelling: (ghin'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I come into being...
1788. entrepo --to turn about,to reverence,to putto shame
...to turn about,to reverence,to putto shame. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration:
entrepo Phonetic Spelling: (en-trep'-o) Short Definition: I turnto confusion...
997. boetheo --to cometo the aid of
...to cometo the aid of. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: boetheo Phonetic Spelling:
(bo-ay-theh'-o) Short Definition: I cometo the rescue of Definition: I...
4347. proskollao --to glueto, fig.to cleaveto
... 4346b, 4347. proskollao. 4348 .to glueto, fig.to cleaveto. Part of
Speech: Verb Transliteration: proskollao Phonetic Spelling...
472. antecho --to hold against, ieto hold firmlyto
...to hold against, ieto hold firmlyto. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: antecho
Phonetic Spelling: (an-tekh'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I hold fastto...
4342. proskartereo --to attend constantly
...to attend constantly. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: proskartereo Phonetic
Spelling: (pros-kar-ter-eh'-o) Short Definition: I persist Definition: I...
4822. sumbibazo --to join together, henceto consider, by ext.to...
... 4821, 4822. sumbibazo. 4823 .to join together, henceto consider, by ext.
to teach. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: sumbibazo...
5052. telesphoreo --to bring fruitto perfection, henceto bear...
...to bring fruitto perfection, henceto bear perfect offspring. Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: telesphoreo Phonetic Spelling: (tel-es-for-eh'-o) Short...
Strong's Hebrew
8248. shaqah -- causeto drink water, giveto drink... shaqah. 8249 . cause
to drink water, give
to drink. Transliteration: shaqah Phonetic
Spelling: (shaw-kaw') Short Definition: drink. Word Origin a prim.
...954. bosh --to be ashamed
... 953b, 954. bosh. 955 .to be ashamed. Transliteration: bosh Phonetic Spelling:
(boosh) Short Definition: ashamed. Word Origin a prim....
3707. kaas --to be vexed or angry
... 3706, 3707. kaas. 3708 .to be vexed or angry. Transliteration: kaas Phonetic
Spelling: (kaw-as') Short Definition: anger. Word Origin a prim....
4672. matsa --to attainto, find
... 4671b, 4672. matsa. 4673 .to attainto, find. Transliteration: matsa Phonetic
Spelling: (maw-tsaw') Short Definition: found. Word Origin a prim....
5157. nachal --to get or take as a possession
... 5156, 5157. nachal. 5158 .to get or take as a possession. Transliteration:
nachal Phonetic Spelling: (naw-khal') Short Definition: inherit....
5927. alah --to go up, ascend, climb
... 5926, 5927. alah. 5928 .to go up, ascend, climb. Transliteration: alah Phonetic
Spelling: (aw-law') Short Definition: went. Word Origin a prim....
935. bo --to come in, come, go in, go
... 934, 935. bo. 936 .to come in, come, go in, go. Transliteration: bo Phonetic
Spelling: (bo) Short Definition: come. Word Origin a prim....
5066. nagash --to draw near, approach
... 5065, 5066. nagash. 5067 .to draw near, approach. Transliteration: nagash
Phonetic Spelling: (naw-gash') Short Definition: near. Word Origin a prim....
6485. paqad --to attendto, visit, muster, appoint
... paqad. 6486 .to attendto, visit, muster, appoint. Transliteration: paqad Phonetic
Spelling: (paw-kad') Short Definition: numbered. Word Origin a prim....
8582. taah --to err
...to err. Transliteration: taah Phonetic Spelling: (taw-aw') Short Definition: wander....
causeto go astray, deceive, dissemble, causeto, maketo err, seduce....
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Thesaurus
To (219938 Occurrences)... 1. (prep.) The preposition
to primarily indicates approach and arrival, motion made
in the direction of a place or thing and attaining it, access; and also
...To-night (15 Occurrences)
To-night. Tonight,To-night. Tonsures . Multi-Version Concordance
To-night (15 Occurrences). Acts 23:23 Then, calling...
To'i (2 Occurrences)
To'i. Toi,To'i. Toil . Multi-Version ConcordanceTo'i (2 Occurrences).
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To'u (2 Occurrences)
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1 Chronicles 18:9 When Tou king of Hamath heard...
To-morrow (52 Occurrences)
To-morrow. Tomorrow,To-morrow. Tone . Multi-Version Concordance
To-morrow (52 Occurrences). Matthew 6:30 And if God...
To'pheth (1 Occurrence)
To'pheth. Topheth,To'pheth. Topmost . Multi-Version Concordance
To'pheth (1 Occurrence). 2 Kings 23:10 He defiled Topheth...
To-day (208 Occurrences)
To-day. Today,To-day. Today's . Noah Webster's Dictionary...To-day (208 Occurrences).
Matthew 6:11 give usto-day our bread for the day; (WEY DBY YLT)....
To'ah (1 Occurrence)
To'ah. Toah,To'ah. Tob . Multi-Version ConcordanceTo'ah (1
Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 6:34 the son of Elkanah, the...
To'laites (1 Occurrence)
To'laites. Tolaites,To'laites. Tolbanes . Multi-Version Concordance
To'laites (1 Occurrence). Numbers 26:23 The sons...
Well-to-do (1 Occurrence)
Well-to-do. Well-spring, Well-to-do. Well-trained . Noah Webster's
Dictionary... Multi-Version Concordance Well-to-do (1 Occurrence)....
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