8 Likewise from Tibhath,[a] and from Chun,cities of Hadarezer,broughtDavidverymuchbrass, wherewith Solomonmade the brasensea, and the pillars, and the vessels of brass.
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1 Chronicles 18:8 In-Context
6 Then David put garrisons in Syriadamascus; and the Syrians became David's servants, and brought gifts. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.
7 And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadarezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.
8 Likewise from Tibhath, and from Chun, cities of Hadarezer, brought David very much brass, wherewith Solomon made the brasen sea, and the pillars, and the vessels of brass.
9 Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah;
10 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.
Footnotes 1
[a] Tibhath...: called in the book of Samuel Betah, and Berothai