1 Kings 4:21

And, Solomon, became ruler over all the kingdoms, from the River [even unto] the land of the Philistines, and as far as the boundary of Egypt,—and these were bringing presents, and serving Solomon, all the days of his life.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

20Judah and Israel, were many, as the sand that is by the sea, for multitude,—eating and drinking, and rejoicing.

22And it came to pass, that Solomon’s provision for one day was,—thirty measures of fine flour, and sixty measures of meal;

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Cross References

Genesis 15:18In that day, did Yahweh solemnise with Abram a covenant, saying,—To thy seed, have I given this land, from the river of Egypt as far as the great river—the river Euphrates:

Deuteronomy 11:24every place whereon the sole of your foot shall tread yours, shall it be,—from the desert and the Lebanon from the river—the river Euphrates, even unto the hinder sea, shall be your boundary.

1 Samuel 10:27But, abandoned men, said—How can this one save us? So they treated him with contempt, and brought him no present,—but he was as one that was deaf.

2 Kings 17:3Against him, came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria,—and Hoshea became his servant, and rendered him a present.

2 Chronicles 17:5Therefore did Yahweh establish the kingdom in his hand, and all Judah gave a present unto Jehoshaphat,—and he came to have riches and honour, in abundance.

Ezra 4:20and, mighty kings, have there been over Jerusalem, and bearing rule everywhere Beyond the River,—and, tribute, excise, and toll, have been given to them.

Matthew Henry on 1 Kings 4:21-29

The Supply of Solomon's Household. ( b. c. 1014.) 20 Judah and Israel were many, as the sand which is by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking, and making merry. 21 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. 22 And Solomon's provision for one day was thirty measures of fine flour, and threescore measures of meal, 23 Ten fat oxen, and twenty oxen out of the pastures, and… Read the whole commentary →

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