Ezra 4:16
We give you word, that if this town and its walls is completely rebuilt, your power in the country across the river will end.
2 Samuel 8:3
David defeated the king of the Syrian state of Zobah, Hadadezer son of Rehob. Hadadezer was on his way to restore his control over the territory by the upper Euphrates River.
1 Kings 4:24
Solomon ruled over all the land west of the Euphrates River, from Tiphsah on the Euphrates as far west as the city of Gaza. All the kings west of the Euphrates were subject to him. He was at peace with all the neighboring countries.
Ezra 4:20
Further, there have been great kings in Jerusalem. They ruled over all the country across the river. Taxes and tribute was paid to them.