Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Hamath?

14 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Hamath in the Bible

Discover 14 Bible verses about hamath. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on hamath, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Old Testament
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New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Hamath

  1. 1
    Genesis 10:18
    And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite: and afterward were the families of the Canaanites spread abroad.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Numbers 13:21
    So they went up, and searched the land from the wilderness of Zin unto Rehob, as men come to Hamath.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Numbers 34:8
    From mount Hor ye shall point out your border unto the entrance of Hamath; and the goings forth of the border shall be to Zedad:
    KJV
  4. 4
    Joshua 13:5
    And the land of the Giblites, and all Lebanon, toward the sunrising , from Baalgad under mount Hermon unto the entering into Hamath.
    KJV
  5. 5
    2 Samuel 8:9
    When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,
    KJV
  6. 6
    2 Samuel 8:10
    Then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And Joram brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass: salute: Heb. ask him of peace had wars: Heb. was a man of wars with brought: Heb. in his hand were
    KJV
  7. 7
    2 Kings 25:20
    And Nebuzaradan captain of the guard took these, and brought them to the king of Babylon to Riblah:
    KJV
  8. 8
    2 Kings 25:21
    And the king of Babylon smote them, and slew them at Riblah in the land of Hamath. So Judah was carried away out of their land.
    KJV
  9. 9
    1 Chronicles 18:9
    Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah; Tou: also called, Toi
    KJV
  10. 10
    1 Chronicles 18:10
    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. Hadoram: also called, Joram to enquire: or, to salute to congratulate: Heb. to bless had war: Heb. was the man of wars
    KJV

Subtopics of Hamath

Also called HEMATH
A city of upper Syria
Inhabited by Canaanites
Prosperity of
David receives gifts of gold and silver from Toi, king
Conquest of, by Jeroboam
By the Chaldeans
Israelites taken captive to
Prophecy concerning
Solomon builds store cities
Conquest of, by the Chaldeans
David receives gifts of gold and silver from Toi, king of Hamath
Solomon builds store cities in

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Hamath? (14 Verses)

And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite: and afterward were the families of the Canaanites spread abroad.
So they went up, and searched the land from the wilderness of Zin unto Rehob, as men come to Hamath.
From mount Hor ye shall point out your border unto the entrance of Hamath; and the goings forth of the border shall be to Zedad:
And the land of the Giblites, and all Lebanon, toward the sunrising , from Baalgad under mount Hermon unto the entering into Hamath.
When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,
Then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And Joram brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass: salute: Heb. ask him of peace had wars: Heb. was a man of wars with brought: Heb. in his hand were
And Nebuzaradan captain of the guard took these, and brought them to the king of Babylon to Riblah:
And the king of Babylon smote them, and slew them at Riblah in the land of Hamath. So Judah was carried away out of their land.
Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah; Tou: also called, Toi
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. Hadoram: also called, Joram to enquire: or, to salute to congratulate: Heb. to bless had war: Heb. was the man of wars
And it shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord shall set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people, which shall be left, from Assyria, and from Egypt, and from Pathros, and from Cush, and from Elam, and from Shinar, and from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea.
Concerning Damascus. Hamath is confounded, and Arpad: for they have heard evil tidings: they are fainthearted; there is sorrow on the sea; it cannot be quiet. fainthearted: Heb. melted on: or, as on the sea
Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim, which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath; Hazarhatticon, which is by the coast of Hauran. Hazarhatticon: or, the middle village
Pass ye unto Calneh, and see; and from thence go ye to Hamath the great : then go down to Gath of the Philistines: be they better than these kingdoms? or their border greater than your border?

How to Study What the Bible Says About Hamath

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about hamath. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about hamath and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about hamath is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on hamath needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about hamath with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about hamath, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about hamath?
Discover 14 Bible verses about hamath. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on hamath, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 14 key verses about hamath spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about hamath are there?
There are 14 key Bible verses about hamath compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about hamath?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about hamath is Genesis 10:18 — "And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite: and afterward were the families of the Canaanites spread abroad."
Where in the Bible does it talk about hamath?
Hamath is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 14 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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