Matthew Henry Presbyterian @wholebiblehenry

Here let us learn, 1. That it is our interest to make those our friends who have the presence of God with them. The king of Hamath, hearing of David's great success, sent to congratulate him and to court his favour with a noble present, Ch1 18:9, Ch1 18:10. It is in vain to contend with the Son of David.

Commenting on 1 Chronicles 18:9-17

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Reformed @jfbcommentary

Tou--or Toi--whose dominions border on those of Hadadezer. (See on Sa2 8:9-12; Kg1 11:15).

Adam Clarke Methodist @methodicalclarke

Tou king of Hamath - Called Toi in Sa2 8:9.