Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

We certify the king that, if this city be builded again, and the walls thereof set up, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the river.

Bible References

Thou shalt have

Ezra 4:20
that mighty kings have ruled over Jerusalem, governing all the provinces beyond the River, and that tribute, custom and toll were paid to them.
2 Samuel 8:3
Then David defeated Hadadezer, the son of Rehob king of Zobah, as he went to restore his rule at the River.
1 Kings 4:24
For he had dominion over everything west of the River, from Tiphsah even to Gaza, over all the kings west of the River; and he had peace on all sides around about him.