1 Kings 4:21

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life.

Literal

And Solomon was reigning over all kingdoms from the River to the land of the Philistines, and as far as the border of Egypt. They brought tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.

Latin

Salomon autem erat in ditione sua, habens omnia regna a flumine terræ Philisthiim usque ad terminum Ægypti: offerentium sibi munera, et servientium ei cunctis diebus vitæ ejus.

Original

Hebrew

English

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.

Notes

1 Kings 4:20–21

God promised Abraham land (Genesis 15:18–21; 17:8; 22:17). This promise came true with Solomon's blessing. The lands that David and Solomon (2 Chronicles 8:3) conquered stayed loyal to Solomon. They sent him tribute money and served him throughout his long reign.

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Solomon’s Wisdom

Events

Reign of Solomon

Related verses

Genesis 15:18
On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates—
Joshua 1:4
Your territory shall extend from the wilderness and Lebanon to the great River Euphrates—all the land of the Hittites—and west as far as the Great Sea.
Psalm 68:29
Because of Your temple at Jerusalem kings will bring You gifts.
Exodus 23:31
And I will establish your borders from the Red Sea to the Sea of the Philistines, and from the desert to the Euphrates. For I will deliver the inhabitants into your hand, and you will drive them out before you.
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.
2 Chronicles 9:26–31
He reigned over all the kings from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt.
Deuteronomy 11:24
Every place where the sole of your foot treads will be yours. Your territory will extend from the wilderness to Lebanon, and from the Euphrates River to the Western Sea.
Psalm 72:8–11
May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.
2 Chronicles 17:5
So the LORD established the kingdom in his hand, and all Judah brought him tribute, so that he had an abundance of riches and honor.
2 Chronicles 32:23
Many brought offerings to Jerusalem for the LORD and valuable gifts for Hezekiah king of Judah, and from then on he was exalted in the eyes of all nations.
Ezra 4:20
And mighty kings have ruled over Jerusalem and exercised authority over the whole region west of the Euphrates; and tribute, duty, and toll were paid to them.
Psalm 76:11
Make and fulfill your vows to the LORD your God; let all the neighboring lands bring tribute to Him who is to be feared.

People

Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus Euphrates: Major river in ancient Near East; boundary of Promised Land Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan

Glossary

Kings, Books of First and Second Land Solomon (Person)

Topics

Canaan: Land of in Solomon's Time Euphrates: The Eastern Limit of the Kingdom of Israel Holy Land: Extent of Under Solomon Kings: Their Revenues Derived From: Tribute from Foreign Nations Rulers: Wicked: Solomon, Oppressing the People Solomon: Divides his Kingdom Into Subsistence Departments Solomon: Extent of his Dominions Solomon: Receives Tribute (Taxes) Tax: Paid in Provisions

1 Kings 4:21

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