²⁴ Solomon ruled over all the kingdoms that were west of the Euphrates River. He ruled from Tiphsah all the way to Gaza. And he had peace and rest on every side. ²⁵ While Solomon was king, Judah and Israel lived in safety. They were secure from Dan all the way to Beersheba. Everyone had their own vine and their own fig tree.

²⁶ Solomon had 4,000 spaces where he kept his chariot horses. He had a total of 12,000 horses.