1 Kings 4:24

King James Version:

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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.

Complete Jewish Bible:

For he ruled all the area this side of the [Euphrates] River, from Tifsach to 'Azah. He was over all the kings on this side of the River; and he had peace all around him, on every side.

Berean Standard Bible:

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.

American Standard Version:

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 round about him.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For he had dominion^{H7287} over all the region on this side^{H5676} the river^{H5104}, from Tiphsah^{H8607} even to Azzah^{H5804}, over all the kings^{H4428} on this side^{H5676} the river^{H5104}: and he had peace^{H7965} on all sides^{{H5650}{H5676}} round about^{H5439} him.

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Commentary for 1 Kings 4:24

1 Kings 4:24 is a verse that highlights the extent of King Solomon's dominion and the peace that characterized his reign. During this period, Solomon's influence stretched over a vast territory, which included the region "on this side the river," referring to the Euphrates River, from Tiphsah (also known as Thapsacus) in the north to Gaza (spelled "Azzah" in some translations) in the south. This verse underscores Solomon's political power and the prosperity of his kingdom, as he ruled over not just his own people but also the neighboring kings and territories.

The historical context of this verse is the United Monarchy period in Israel's history, when Solomon, the son of King David, inherited a relatively young nation and expanded its borders and influence. Solomon's reign is often depicted as a golden age, with Israel reaching the zenith of its power and wealth. The mention of peace "on all sides round about him" suggests that Solomon's rule was marked by stability and security, which allowed for economic growth, international trade, and the construction of monumental buildings, including the First Temple in Jerusalem.

The themes present in 1 Kings 4:24 include divine favor, political sovereignty, territorial expansion, and the blessings of peace. Solomon's extensive rule and the tranquility of his reign are seen as a fulfillment of the promises made to his father, David, and as a reflection of God's blessing on Israel for its adherence to the covenant. This verse is part of a larger narrative that portrays Solomon as a wise and just ruler, whose kingdom became a model of prosperity and whose wisdom was sought by many. However, the grandeur of Solomon's kingdom also set the stage for the subsequent division of the nation into the kingdoms of Judah and Israel after his death, due to the heavy burdens placed on the people and the introduction of foreign religions.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H7287
   There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רָדָה
   Transliteration: râdâh
   Pronunciation: raw-daw'
   Description: a primitive root; to tread down, i.e. subjugate; specifically, to crumble off; (come to, make to) have dominion, prevail against, reign, (bear, make to) rule,(-r, over), take.
   
2. Strong's Number: H5676
   There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֵבֶר
   Transliteration: ʻêber
   Pronunciation: ay'-ber
   Description: from עָבַר; properly, a region across; but used only adverbially (with or without a preposition) on the opposite side (especially of the Jordan; ususally meaning the east); [idiom] against, beyond, by, [idiom] from, over, passage, quarter, (other, this) side, straight.
   
3. Strong's Number: H5104
   There are 109 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָהָר
   Transliteration: nâhâr
   Pronunciation: naw-hawr'
   Description: from נָהַר; a stream (including the sea; expectation the Nile, Euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity; flood, river.
   
4. Strong's Number: H8607
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: תִּפְסַח
   Transliteration: Tiphçach
   Pronunciation: tif-sakh'
   Description: from פָּסַח; ford; Tiphsach, a place in Mesopotamia; Tipsah.
   
5. Strong's Number: H5804
   There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עַזָּה
   Transliteration: ʻAzzâh
   Pronunciation: az-zaw'
   Description: feminine of עַז; strong; Azzah, a place in Palestine; Azzah, Gaza.
   
6. Strong's Number: H4428
   There are 1922 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מֶלֶךְ
   Transliteration: melek
   Pronunciation: meh'-lek
   Description: from מָלַךְ; a king; king, royal.
   
7. Strong's Number: H7965
   There are 208 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁלוֹם
   Transliteration: shâlôwm
   Pronunciation: shaw-lome'
   Description: or שָׁלֹם; from שָׁלַם; safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace; [idiom] do, familiar, [idiom] fare, favour, [phrase] friend, [idiom] great, (good) health, ([idiom] perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, ([idiom] all is, be) well, [idiom] wholly.
   
8. Strong's Number: H5650
   There are 714 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֶבֶד
   Transliteration: ʻebed
   Pronunciation: eh'-bed
   Description: from עָבַד; a servant; [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant.
   
9. Strong's Number: H5439
   There are 282 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: סָבִיב
   Transliteration: çâbîyb
   Pronunciation: saw-beeb'
   Description: or (feminine) סְבִיבָה; from סָבַב; (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around; (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side.