1 Chronicles 18:10

Hadoram In 2 Samuel 8:10, "Joram." Both these forms are probably Heb. adaptations of the real name.

to inquire of his welfare, and to congratulate him R.V. to salute him, and to bless him (as Sam.).

andwith him allmanner of vessels Such informal tribute was an acknowledgment of David's suzerainty made in order to claim David's protection in war. Cp. the action of Asa (1 Kings 15:18-19) and of Ahaz (2 Kings 16:7-8). In all three cases the policy was the same, i.e. to acknowledge a distant suzerain in order to gain the benefit of a valuable alliance, while losing the minimum of independence.