שמואל ב, פרק ח׳, פסוק ט׳

News of a crushing military victory naturally spreads across borders, catching the attention of neighboring leaders. When word of David's triumph over the army of Hadadezer reaches Hamath, a city-state situated in what is now central Syria [שטיינזלץ], it is received as far more than a standard military update. For Toi, the local king, the news brings immense relief and joy. Hadadezer was a bitter rival who had constantly waged war against Toi and pushed into his territory [אברבנאל].

Grateful for the downfall of his relentless enemy, Toi seeks to honor David for this achievement and sends him valuable gifts of silver and gold. Rather than using this newfound wealth to enrich his personal accounts, David handles the treasures with strict care. A Torah commandment forbids a king from gathering excessive amounts of silver and gold for personal gain. To ensure he does not violate this law, David chooses instead to dedicate all of the gifted wealth to the treasuries of the House of God [אברבנאל].