1 Kings 4:24

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

All the kings

1 Kings 4:21

Psalm 72:8

Had peace

General references

Deuteronomy 11:24

Psalm 80:11

Bible References

All the kings

Solomon ruled all the kingdoms from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms paid tribute as Solomon's subjects throughout his lifetime.

May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates River to the ends of the earth!

Had peace

But now the Lord my God has made me secure on all fronts; there is no adversary or dangerous threat.

Look, you will have a son, who will be a peaceful man. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side. Indeed, Solomon will be his name; I will give Israel peace and quiet during his reign.

The mountains will bring news of peace to the people, and the hills will announce justice.

His dominion will be vast and he will bring immeasurable prosperity. He will rule on David's throne and over David's kingdom, establishing it and strengthening it by promoting justice and fairness, from this time forward and forevermore. The Lord's intense devotion to his people will accomplish this.

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among people with whom he is pleased!"

Now this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, met Abraham as he was returning from defeating the kings and blessed him.

General references

Every place you set your foot will be yours; your border will extend from the desert to Lebanon and from the River (that is, the Euphrates) as far as the Mediterranean Sea.

Its branches reached the Mediterranean Sea, and its shoots the Euphrates River.