2 Chronicles 9:26
New International Version
He ruled over all the kings from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt.

New Living Translation
He ruled over all the kings from the Euphrates River in the north to the land of the Philistines and the border of Egypt in the south.

English Standard Version
And he ruled over all the kings from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines and to the border of Egypt.

Berean Standard Bible
He reigned over all the kings from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt.

King James Bible
And he reigned over all the kings from the river even unto the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.

New King James Version
So he reigned over all the kings from the River to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt.

New American Standard Bible
He was ruler over all the kings from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines, and as far as the border of Egypt.

NASB 1995
He was the ruler over all the kings from the Euphrates River even to the land of the Philistines, and as far as the border of Egypt.

NASB 1977
And he was the ruler over all the kings from the Euphrates River even to the land of the Philistines, and as far as the border of Egypt.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he was the ruler over all the kings from the River even to the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.

Amplified Bible
He ruled over all the kings from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines, and as far as the border of Egypt.

Christian Standard Bible
He ruled over all the kings from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines and as far as the border of Egypt.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He ruled over all the kings from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines and as far as the border of Egypt.

American Standard Version
And he ruled over all the kings from the River even unto the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.

Contemporary English Version
He ruled all the nations from the Euphrates River in the north to the land of Philistia in the south, as far as the border of Egypt.

English Revised Version
And he ruled over all the kings from the River even unto the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He ruled all the kings from the Euphrates River to the country of the Philistines and as far as the Egyptian border.

Good News Translation
He was supreme ruler of all the kings in the territory from the Euphrates River to Philistia and the Egyptian border.

International Standard Version
King Solomon ruled over all the kings from the Euphrates River west to the land of the Philistines and as far south as the boundary with Egypt.

Majority Standard Bible
He reigned over all the kings from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt.

NET Bible
He ruled all the kingdoms from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines as far as the border of Egypt.

New Heart English Bible
He ruled over all the kings from the River even to the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he reigned over all the kings from the river even to the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.

World English Bible
He ruled over all the kings from the River even to the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he is ruling over all the kings from the River even to the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.

Young's Literal Translation
And he is ruling over all the kings from the River even unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will be ruling over all the kingdoms from the river and even to the land of the rovers, and even to the bound of Egypt.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he exercised authority over all the kings from the river Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, and to the borders of Egypt.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now he also exercised authority over all the kings from the river Euphrates as far as the land of the Philistines, and as far as the borders of Egypt.

New American Bible
He was ruler over all the kings from the River to the land of the Philistines and down to the border of Egypt.

New Revised Standard Version
He ruled over all the kings from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Solomon ruled over all the kings from the river Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he ruled over all the kings from the River even unto the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he rules over all the kings from the river even to the land of the Philistines, and to the borders of Egypt.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Solomon's Wealth and Splendor
25Solomon had 4,000 stalls for horses and chariots, and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. 26 He reigned over all the kings from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. 27The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.…

Cross References
1 Kings 4:21
And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.

1 Kings 10:23-25
So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. / Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

Psalm 72:8-11
May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth. / May the nomads bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust. / May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. ...

1 Kings 4:24
For Solomon had dominion over everything west of the Euphrates—over all the kingdoms from Tiphsah to Gaza—and he had peace on all sides.

1 Kings 10:14-15
The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, / not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land.

1 Kings 10:27
The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.

1 Kings 10:29
A chariot could be imported from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty. Likewise, they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Aram.

1 Kings 11:42
Thus the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years.

1 Kings 4:25
Throughout the days of Solomon, Judah and Israel dwelt securely from Dan to Beersheba, each man under his own vine and his own fig tree.

1 Kings 10:22
For the king had the ships of Tarshish at sea with Hiram’s fleet, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.

1 Kings 10:11-12
(The fleet of Hiram that brought gold from Ophir also brought from Ophir a great cargo of almug wood and precious stones. / The king made the almug wood into steps for the house of the LORD and for the king’s palace, and into lyres and harps for the singers. Never before had such almug wood been brought in, nor has such been seen again to this day.)

1 Kings 10:18-20
Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold. / The throne had six steps, and its back had a rounded top. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, with a lion standing beside each armrest. / Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom.

1 Kings 10:16-17
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. / He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three minas of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon.

1 Kings 10:26
Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem.

1 Kings 10:28
Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue.


Treasury of Scripture

And he reigned over all the kings from the river even to the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.

reigned over

1 Kings 4:21,24
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…

Psalm 72:8-11
He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth…

Daniel 7:14
And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.

river.

Genesis 15:18
In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates:

Exodus 23:31
And I will set thy bounds from the Red sea even unto the sea of the Philistines, and from the desert unto the river: for I will deliver the inhabitants of the land into your hand; and thou shalt drive them out before thee.

Joshua 13:2-7
This is the land that yet remaineth: all the borders of the Philistines, and all Geshuri, …

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1. The queen of sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon
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17. The throne of ivory
20. His vessels
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He reigned
The phrase "He reigned" refers to King Solomon, whose reign is characterized by unprecedented wisdom, wealth, and influence. The Hebrew root for "reigned" is מָלַךְ (malak), which implies not just ruling but doing so with authority and dominion. Solomon's reign is a fulfillment of God's promise to David, showcasing a period of peace and prosperity that reflects God's blessing upon Israel.

over all the kings
This indicates Solomon's supremacy and influence over other monarchs in the region. The phrase suggests a political and diplomatic dominance, where other kings acknowledged Solomon's superior wisdom and wealth. Historically, this period is marked by alliances and treaties, as Solomon's wisdom and God's favor brought him respect and tribute from surrounding nations.

from the Euphrates River
The Euphrates River, one of the great rivers of the ancient world, symbolizes the northern boundary of Solomon's influence. In Hebrew, the river is often associated with the cradle of civilization, Mesopotamia. This reference highlights the vastness of Solomon's kingdom, extending to regions that were culturally and economically significant.

to the land of the Philistines
The Philistines were a significant group in the coastal region of Canaan. Mentioning them as a boundary marker indicates Solomon's control over the western territories. Historically, the Philistines were often adversaries of Israel, but during Solomon's reign, they were subdued, reflecting the peace and stability of his rule.

and as far as the border of Egypt
Egypt, a powerful and ancient civilization, represents the southern extent of Solomon's influence. The Hebrew term for "border" (גְּבוּל, gevul) implies a defined and recognized boundary. This phrase underscores the strategic and diplomatic prowess of Solomon, who maintained peaceful relations with Egypt, even marrying Pharaoh's daughter, which further solidified his kingdom's security and prosperity.

(26) And he reigned over all the kings.--This verse corresponds to 1Kings 4:21.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He reigned
מוֹשֵׁ֖ל (mō·wō·šêl)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 4910: To rule, have dominion, reign

over all
בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the kings
הַמְּלָכִ֑ים (ham·mə·lā·ḵîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4428: A king

from
מִן־ (min-)
Preposition
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

the Euphrates
הַנָּהָר֙ (han·nā·hār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5104: A stream, prosperity

to
וְעַד־ (wə·‘aḏ-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

the land
אֶ֣רֶץ (’e·reṣ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776: Earth, land

of the Philistines,
פְּלִשְׁתִּ֔ים (pə·liš·tîm)
Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 6430: Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia

as
וְעַ֖ד (wə·‘aḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

far as the border
גְּב֥וּל (gə·ḇūl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1366: A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed

of Egypt.
מִצְרָֽיִם׃ (miṣ·rā·yim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa


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