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id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/9.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/9.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He ruled over all the kings from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he ruled over all the kings from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines and to the border of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He reigned over all the kings from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he reigned over all the kings from the river even unto the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So he reigned over all the kings from the River to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He was ruler over all the kings from the <i>Euphrates</i> River to the land of the Philistines, and as far as the border of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He ruled over all the kings from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines, and as far as the border of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He ruled over all the kings from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines and as far as the border of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He ruled over all the kings from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines and as far as the border of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he ruled over all the kings from the River even unto the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he ruled over all the kings from the River even unto the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He ruled all the kings from the Euphrates River to the country of the Philistines and as far as the Egyptian border.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He was supreme ruler of all the kings in the territory from the Euphrates River to Philistia and the Egyptian border. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He reigned over all the kings from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He ruled all the kingdoms from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines as far as the border of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He ruled over all the kings from the River even to the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he reigned over all the kings from the river even to the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He ruled over all the kings from the River even to the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he is ruling over all the kings from the River even to the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he is ruling over all the kings from the River even unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he exercised authority over all the kings from the river Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, and to the borders of Egypt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He was ruler over all the kings from the River to the land of the Philistines and down to the border of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He ruled over all the kings from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Solomon ruled over all the kings from the river Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he ruled over all the kings from the River even unto the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he rules over all the kings from the river even to the land of the Philistines, and to the borders of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/9-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=2300" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Solomon's Wealth and Splendor</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>Solomon 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. <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4910.htm" title="4910: mō·wō·šêl (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To rule, have dominion, reign. A primitive root; to rule.">He reigned</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵāl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">over all</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·mə·lā·ḵîm (Art:: N-mp) -- King. From malak; a king.">the kings</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/5104.htm" title="5104: han·nā·hār (Art:: N-ms) -- A stream, river. From nahar; a stream; figuratively, prosperity.">the Euphrates</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: wə·‘aḏ- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’e·reṣ (N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: pə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">of the Philistines,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: wə·‘aḏ (Conj-w:: Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">as</a> <a href="/hebrew/1366.htm" title="1366: gə·ḇūl (N-msc) -- Border, boundary, territory. Or gbul; from gabal; properly, a cord, i.e. a boundary; by extens. The territory inclosed.">far as the border</a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: miṣ·rā·yim (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Ham, also his desc. and their country in N.W. Africa. Dual of matsowr; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt.">of Egypt.</a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-21.htm">1 Kings 4:21</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-23.htm">1 Kings 10:23-25</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/72-8.htm">Psalm 72:8-11</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-24.htm">1 Kings 4:24</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-14.htm">1 Kings 10:14-15</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-27.htm">1 Kings 10:27</a></span><br />The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-29.htm">1 Kings 10:29</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-42.htm">1 Kings 11:42</a></span><br />Thus the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-25.htm">1 Kings 4:25</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-22.htm">1 Kings 10:22</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-11.htm">1 Kings 10:11-12</a></span><br />(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.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-18.htm">1 Kings 10:18-20</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-16.htm">1 Kings 10:16-17</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-26.htm">1 Kings 10:26</a></span><br />Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-28.htm">1 Kings 10:28</a></span><br />Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he reigned over all the kings from the river even to the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.</p><p class="hdg">reigned over</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/4-21.htm">1 Kings 4:21,24</a></b></br> 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… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/72-8.htm">Psalm 72:8-11</a></b></br> He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/7-14.htm">Daniel 7:14</a></b></br> And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion <i>is</i> an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom <i>that</i> which shall not be destroyed.</p><p class="hdg">river.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18</a></b></br> 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:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/23-31.htm">Exodus 23:31</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/13-2.htm">Joshua 13:2-7</a></b></br> This <i>is</i> the land that yet remaineth: all the borders of the Philistines, and all Geshuri, … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/8-17.htm">Border</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-22.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-3.htm">Euphrates</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-16.htm">Euphra'tes</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-8.htm">Far</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-23.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-16.htm">Limit</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-5.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-13.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-8.htm">River</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-10.htm">Ruled</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-18.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-27.htm">Ruling</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/11-13.htm">Border</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-28.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-20.htm">Euphrates</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-20.htm">Euphra'tes</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-4.htm">Far</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-8.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-8.htm">Limit</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-11.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-30.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/ezra/4-10.htm">River</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-17.htm">Ruled</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-22.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-5.htm">Ruling</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">The queen of sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-13.htm">Solomon's revenue in gold</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-15.htm">His targets and shields</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-17.htm">The throne of ivory</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-20.htm">His vessels</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-23.htm">His presents</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-25.htm">His chariots and horse</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-26.htm">His tributes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-29.htm">His reign and death</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Solomon's rule was marked by peace and prosperity, which allowed him to exert control over other regional kings. This reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to David that his son would have a kingdom established in peace (<a href="/1_chronicles/22-9.htm">1 Chronicles 22:9-10</a>). Solomon's reign is a type of Christ's future reign, where Jesus will have dominion over all the earth (<a href="/psalms/72-8.htm">Psalm 72:8-11</a>).<p><b>from the Euphrates</b><br>The Euphrates River is one of the most significant rivers in the ancient Near East, often considered a natural boundary for the land promised to Israel (<a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18</a>). Solomon's control extending to the Euphrates signifies the vastness of his kingdom, aligning with the territorial promises made to Abraham. This area was crucial for trade and military strategy, enhancing Israel's economic and political power.<p><b>to the land of the Philistines</b><br>The Philistines were a significant group in the coastal region of Canaan, often at odds with Israel during the time of the Judges and early monarchy. Solomon's reign over this area indicates a period of subjugation and peace with former adversaries. This control over the Philistines demonstrates the fulfillment of God's promise to subdue Israel's enemies (<a href="/2_samuel/7.htm">2 Samuel 7:1</a>).<p><b>as far as the border of Egypt</b><br>Egypt was a powerful and influential neighbor to the south of Israel. Solomon's influence reaching the border of Egypt signifies a period of stability and diplomatic relations, as evidenced by his marriage alliance with Pharaoh's daughter (<a href="/1_kings/3.htm">1 Kings 3:1</a>). This phrase underscores the extent of Solomon's peaceful reign, which allowed for alliances and trade with Egypt, further enriching Israel. Solomon's wisdom and wealth, as described in <a href="/1_kings/10.htm">1 Kings 10</a>, prefigure the peace and prosperity of Christ's future kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, Solomon was the son of King David and Bathsheba. Known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, Solomon's reign is often seen as the pinnacle of Israel's united monarchy.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/euphrates_river.htm">Euphrates River</a></b><br>This river is one of the most significant in the ancient Near East, marking the northeastern boundary of Solomon's kingdom. It symbolizes the extent of his influence and control.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>A group of people who lived in the coastal region of Canaan. They were often in conflict with Israel, but during Solomon's reign, they were under his control.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>A powerful neighboring nation to the south of Israel. The mention of Egypt's border signifies the southern extent of Solomon's dominion.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/k/kings.htm">Kings</a></b><br>Refers to the various rulers and leaders over whom Solomon had authority, indicating the vastness of his kingdom and the peace he maintained through alliances and treaties.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_fulfillment_of_promises.htm">God's Fulfillment of Promises</a></b><br>Solomon's reign is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham and David. Believers can trust in God's promises for their lives, knowing He is faithful to His word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_wisdom_in_leadership.htm">The Importance of Wisdom in Leadership</a></b><br>Solomon's wisdom was a key factor in his successful reign. Christians are encouraged to seek God's wisdom in their own leadership roles, whether in the family, church, or workplace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_temporary_nature_of_earthly_kingdoms.htm">The Temporary Nature of Earthly Kingdoms</a></b><br>While Solomon's kingdom was vast and prosperous, it was not eternal. This reminds believers to focus on building God's eternal kingdom rather than solely pursuing earthly success.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/peace_through_righteousness.htm">Peace through Righteousness</a></b><br>Solomon's reign was marked by peace, largely due to his wise and righteous governance. Christians are called to be peacemakers, promoting peace through righteous living and decision-making.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_solomon's_vast_kingdom_credible.htm">How historically credible is the claim that Solomon’s kingdom spanned from the Euphrates to Egypt (1 Kings 4:21)? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/genesis_12_7__proof_of_land_promise.htm">Genesis 12:7: What tangible proof exists for the promise of land to Abram and his descendants? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_joshua_1_4_exaggerate_israel's_borders.htm">Joshua 1:4 – Does the text exaggerate Israel’s borders, given the lack of historical records showing Israel ever controlled all the land from the Euphrates to the Mediterranean? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/solomon's_horse_stalls_count.htm">How many stalls of horses did Solomon have? (1 Kings 4:26 vs. 2 Chronicles 9:25)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) <span class= "bld">And he reigned over all the kings.</span>--This verse corresponds to <a href="/1_kings/4-21.htm" title="And 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.">1Kings 4:21</a>.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/9-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He reigned</span><br /><span class="heb">מוֹשֵׁ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(mō·wō·šêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4910.htm">Strong's 4910: </a> </span><span class="str2">To rule, have dominion, reign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">over all</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the kings</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמְּלָכִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mə·lā·ḵîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="heb">מִן־</span> <span class="translit">(min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Euphrates</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנָּהָר֙</span> <span class="translit">(han·nā·hār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5104.htm">Strong's 5104: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stream, prosperity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַד־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the land</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶ֣רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(’e·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Philistines,</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּלִשְׁתִּ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(pə·liš·tîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> </span><span class="str2">Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘aḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">far as the border</span><br /><span class="heb">גְּב֥וּל</span> <span class="translit">(gə·ḇūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1366.htm">Strong's 1366: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Egypt.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצְרָֽיִם׃</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·rā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> </span><span class="str2">Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/9-26.htm">2 Chronicles 9:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/9-26.htm">2 Chronicles 9:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/9-26.htm">2 Chronicles 9:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/9-26.htm">2 Chronicles 9:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/9-26.htm">2 Chronicles 9:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/9-26.htm">2 Chronicles 9:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/9-26.htm">2 Chronicles 9:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/9-26.htm">2 Chronicles 9:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/9-26.htm">2 Chronicles 9:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/9-26.htm">2 Chronicles 9:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/9-26.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 9:26 He ruled over all the kings (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-25.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 9:25"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 9:25" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-27.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 9:27"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 9:27" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>