²¹ And Solomon ruled^(A) over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates River^(B) to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt.^(C) These countries brought tribute^(D) and were Solomon’s subjects all his life.

²⁴ For he ruled over all the kingdoms west of the Euphrates River, from Tiphsah^(A) to Gaza, and had peace^(B) on all sides.