1 Kings 4:24

Translations

Modern

For Solomon had dominion over everything west of the Euphrates—over all the kingdoms from Tiphsah to Gaza—and he had peace on all sides.

Traditional

For he had dominion over all the region on this side the river, from Tiphsah even to Azzah, over all the kings on this side the river: and he had peace on all sides round about him.

Literal

For he had dominion over all on this side of the River, from Tiphsah and to Gaza, over all the kings on this side of the River. And was unto him peace on all his sides all around.

Latin

Ipse enim obtinebat omnem regionem quæ erat trans flumen, a Thaphsa usque ad Gazan, et cunctos reges illarum regionum: et habebat pacem ex omni parte in circuitu.

Original

Hebrew

English

For Solomon had dominion over everything west of the Euphrates—over all the kingdoms from Tiphsah to Gaza—and he had peace on all sides.

Notes

1 Kings 4:24–25

Each family had its own home and garden. Solomon's people lived in ideal conditions, hinting at the future messianic era (Micah 4:4), enjoying prosperity and peace.

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Solomon’s Wisdom

Events

Reign of Solomon

Related verses

1 Chronicles 22:9
But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign.
Psalm 72:11
May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.
Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.
Luke 2:14
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”
1 Kings 5:4
But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or crisis.
Hebrews 7:1–2
This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,
Psalm 72:3
May the mountains bring peace to the people, and the hills bring righteousness.
1 Kings 4:21
And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.
Psalm 72:7–8
May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound until the moon is no more.
Genesis 10:19
…and the borders of Canaan extended from Sidon toward Gerar as far as Gaza, and then toward Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, as far as Lasha.
Judges 16:1
One day Samson went to Gaza, where he saw a prostitute and went in to spend the night with her.

Places

Euphrates: Major river in ancient Near East; boundary of Promised Land Gaza: Philistine city; Samson's exploits; Philip's ministry Tiphsah: City on the Euphrates, extent of Solomon's kingdom

Glossary

Azzah Euphrates River Gaza Kings, Books of First and Second Land Solomon (Person) Tiphsah

Topics

Canaan: Land of in Solomon's Time Gaza: Also Called Azzah: On the Western Boundary of the Kingdom of Israel in the Time of Solomon Holy Land: Extent of Under Solomon Kings: Their Revenues Derived From: Tribute from Foreign Nations Nation: National Peace Rivers: Often the Boundaries of Kingdoms Solomon: Extent of his Dominions Tax: Paid in Provisions Tiphsah: A City on the Euphrates River

1 Kings 4:24

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