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.
Parallel translations
- WEB For he had dominion over all on this side the River, from Tiphsah even to Gaza, over all the kings on this side the River: and he had peace on all sides around him.
- KJV 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.
- NKJV For he had dominion over all the region on this side of the River from Tiphsah even to Gaza, namely over all the kings on this side of the River; and he had peace on every side all around him.
- NASB For he was ruling over everything west of the Euphrates River, from Tiphsah even to Gaza, over all the kings west of the River; and he had peace on all sides surrounding him.
- NLT Solomon’s dominion extended over all the kingdoms west of the Euphrates River, from Tiphsah to Gaza. And there was peace on all his borders.
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Quick answer
Solomon ruled all the region west of the Euphrates and had peace on every side. His secure dominion was unprecedented in Israel.
Overview
From Tiphsah in the north to Gaza in the south, Solomon held sway over many lesser kings. The repeated theme of peace fulfills the meaning of his name, Solomon (related to shalom, peace). This rest from enemies made possible the building of the temple and pictures the peace Christ secures for His people.
Cross-references & the web
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- 1 Chr 22:9But 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.
- Ps 72:11May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.
- 1 Kgs 5:4But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or crisis.
- 1 Kgs 4:21And 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.
- Isa 9:7Of 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.
- Heb 7:1–2This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,
- Ps 72:7–8May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound, until the moon is no more.
- Gen 10:19and 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.
- Luke 2:14“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”
- Ps 72:3May the mountains bring peace to the people, and the hills bring righteousness.
- Judg 16:1One day Samson went to Gaza, where he saw a prostitute and went in to spend the night with her.
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