2 Samuel 8:10

Joram Hadoram, the name given in Chr., is probably the true reading, for which the Hebrew name Joramhas been substituted by a scribe's error.

to bless him To congratulate him, as in Chr. The phrase there translated "to inquire of his welfare" is identical with that rendered "to salute" here.

Hadadezer had wars with Toi Lit. "a man of wars of Toi was Hadadezer." A man of wars= one who wages wars. Cp. 1 Chronicles 28:3.

Joram brought, &c. A valuable present, intended to secure the goodwill of his powerful neighbour. Cp. 1 Kings 15:18.