2 Chronicles 9:26

And he reigned over all the kings from the river even unto the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.

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Interpretation

The imports here mentioned, would show that prosperity drew the minds of Solomon and his subjects to the love of things curious and uncommon, though useless in themselves. True wisdom and happiness are always united together; but no such alliance exists between wealth and the enjoyment of the things of this life.

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This thought runs through 2 Chronicles 9:26-28.

2 Chronicles 9:26 2 Chronicles 9:27 2 Chronicles 9:28

Glossary

Egypt Place: The land of the Nile and the pyramids, the oldest kingdom of which we have any record, holds a place of great significance in Scripture. Modern identification: Ain Shams.
Euphrates Place: Biblical river. Modern identification: Euphrates River.