1 Kings 4 · Verse 21

1 Kings 4:21

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.
1 Kings 4:21, King James Version

1 Kings 4:21 in other translations

BSBAnd 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.
WEBSolomon ruled over all the kingdoms from the River to the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt. They brought tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.
ASVAnd Solomon ruled over all the kingdoms from the River unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they brought tribute, and served Solomon all the days of his life.
YLTAnd Solomon hath been ruling over all the kingdoms, from the River to the land of the Philistines and unto the border of Egypt: they are bringing nigh a present, and serving Solomon, all days of his life.
DARBYAnd Solomon ruled over all kingdoms from the river to the land of the Philistines, and as far as the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life.
BBEAnd Solomon was ruler over all the kingdoms from the River to the land of the Philistines, and as far as the edge of Egypt; men gave him offerings and were his servants all the days of his life.
WebsterAnd Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river to the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life.

What does 1 Kings 4:21 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
21. Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river--All the petty kingdoms between the Euphrates and the Mediterranean were tributary to him. Similar is the statement in 1Ki 4:24.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 21 Solomon reigned over all kingdoms - The meaning of this verse appears to be, that Solomon reigned over all the provinces from the river Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, even to the frontiers of Egypt. The Euphrates was on the east of Solomon's dominions; the Philistines were westward on the Mediterranean sea; and Egypt was on the south. Solomon had, therefore, as tributaries, the kingdoms of Syria, Damascus, Moab, and Ammon, which lay between the Euphrates and the Mediterranean. See Calmet. Thus he appears to have possessed all the land that God covenanted with Abraham to give to his posterity.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 1 Kings 4:20-28

Never did the crown of Israel shine so bright, as when Solomon wore it. He had peace on all sides. Herein, his kingdom was a type of the Messiah's; for to Him it is promised that he shall have the heathen for his inheritance, and that princes shall worship him. The spiritual peace, and joy, and holy security, of all the faithful subjects of the Lord Jesus, were typified by that of Israel. The kingdom of God is not…

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1 Kings 4:21 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

וּשְׁלֹמֹ֗הu.she.lo.Mohand SolomonH8010
הָיָ֤הha.Yahhe wasH1961
מוֹשֵׁל֙mo.ShelrulingH4910
בְּכָל\־be.kholover allH3605
הַמַּמְלָכ֔וֹתha.mam.la.Khotthe kingdomsH4467
מִן\־min-fromH4480
הַנָּהָר֙ha.na.Harthe RiverH5104
אֶ֣רֶץ'E.retz[the] land ofH776
פְּלִשְׁתִּ֔יםpe.lish.Tim[the] PhilistinesH6430
וְעַ֖דve.'Adand toH5704
גְּב֣וּלge.Vul[the] border ofH1366
מִצְרָ֑יִםmitz.Ra.yimEgyptH4714
מַגִּשִׁ֥יםma.gi.Shim[they were] bringingH5066
מִנְחָ֛הmin.ChahtributeH4503
וְעֹבְדִ֥יםve.'oe.Dimand [were] servingH5647
אֶת\־'et-<obj.>H853
שְׁלֹמֹ֖הshe.lo.MohSolomonH8010
כָּל\־kol-allH3605
יְמֵ֥יye.Mei[the] days ofH3117
חַיָּֽיו\׃\ \פchai.Yavlife hisH2416

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Cross references for 1 Kings 4:21

  • 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:

  • Joshua 1:4

    From the wilderness and this Lebanon even unto the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and unto the great sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your coast.

  • Psalms 68:29

    Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto thee.

  • 2 Chronicles 9:26-31

    And he reigned over all the kings from the river even unto the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt. And the king made silver in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that are in the low plains in abundance. And they brought unto Solomon horses out of Egypt, and out of all lands. Now the rest of the acts of Solomon, first and last, are they not written in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the visions of Iddo the seer against Jeroboam the son of Nebat? …

  • 1 Kings 4:24

    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.

  • 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.

  • Psalms 76:11

    Vow, and pay unto the Lord your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared.

  • Psalms 72:8-11

    He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth. They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall lick the dust. The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts. Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.

  • Deuteronomy 11:24

    Every place whereon the soles of your feet shall tread shall be yours: from the wilderness and Lebanon, from the river, the river Euphrates, even unto the uttermost sea shall your coast be.

  • 2 Chronicles 17:5

    Therefore the Lord stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance.

  • 2 Chronicles 32:23

    And many brought gifts unto the Lord to Jerusalem, and presents to Hezekiah king of Judah: so that he was magnified in the sight of all nations from thenceforth.

  • Ezra 4:20

    There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Solomon.
24; Ge 15:18; Ex 23:31; De 11:24; Jos 1:4; 2Ch 9:26-31; Ezr 4:20
Ps 72:8-11
brought.
1Sa 10:27; 2Ki 17:3; 2Ch 17:5; 32:23; Ps 68:29; 72:10,11; 76:11

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Context

  • 1 Kings 4:20

    Judah and Israel were many, as the sand which is by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking, and making merry.

  • 1 Kings 4:21

    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.

  • 1 Kings 4:22

    And Solomon’s provision for one day was thirty measures of fine flour, and threescore measures of meal,

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1 Kings 4:21 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Y Salomón señoreaba sobre todos los reinos, desde el río de la tierra de los Filisteos hasta el término de Egipto: y traían presentes, y sirvieron á Salomón todos los días que vivió.
German
Elberfelder 1871
Und Salomo war Herrscher über alle Königreiche, von dem Strome an bis zu dem Lande der Philister und bis zu der Grenze Ägyptens; sie brachten Geschenke und dienten Salomo alle Tage seines Lebens.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Salomon autem erat in ditione sua, habens omnia regna a flumine terræ Philisthiim usque ad terminum Ægypti: offerentium sibi munera, et servientium ei cunctis diebus vitæ ejus.