Lux Domini
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.

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Interpretation

Never did the crown of Israel shine so bright, as when Solomon wore it. He had peace on all sides.

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This thought runs through 1 Kings 4:22-25.

Glossary

Euphrates Place
Biblical river. Modern identification: Euphrates River.
Gaza Place
Called also Azzah, which is its Hebrew name. Modern identification: Tell Harube.
Tiphsah Place
Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Dibseh.