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
There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, who have ruled over all [the country] beyond the River; and tribute, custom, and toll, was paid to them.
2 Samuel 8:3
David struck also Hadadezer the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to recover his dominion at the River.
1 Kings 4:24
For he had dominion over all [the region] 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.