Bible Strands
1 Kings 4:24
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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The biblical narrator records Solomon’s territorial control and security during the central period of his reign, immediately following a catalog of his royal provisions.
The words — רֹדֶה (ro.Deh) conveys active ruling or dominion, while עֵבֶר הַנָּהָר ('E.ver ha./na.Har) literally translates to “the other side of the River,” establishing the Euphrates as the eastern boundary.
The thread — The combination of expansive dominion and universal peace appears in 1 Chronicles 22:9, Psalms 72:11, and Genesis 10:19.
Why it lands — The passage states Solomon’s concrete authority from Tiphsah to Gaza and his unbroken security, requiring the reader to acknowledge the historical reality of his reign before drawing any theological conclusions.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
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.
Cross-references
- 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.
- Psalms 72:11 May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1 Kings 5:4 But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or crisis.
- Psalms 72:3 May the mountains bring peace to the people, and the hills bring righteousness.
- Psalms 72:7 May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound until the moon is no more.
- 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!”
- Hebrews 7:1 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,