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1 Kings 4:20–21

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Solomon’s Daily Provisions

20The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sandb on the seashore; they ate, they drank and they were happy.c 21And Solomon ruledd over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates Rivere to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt.f These countries brought tributeg and were Solomon’s subjects all his life.

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Cross references

  1. bSee Ge 12:2; See 32:12
  2. c1 Ch 22:9
  3. d2 Ch 9:26; Ezr 4:20; Ps 72:11; La 1:1
  4. eSee Ge 2:14; Ps 72:8
  5. fSee Ex 23:31
  6. gSee Jdg 3:15; Eze 16:13

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Judah and Israel were as many as the sand by the sea. They ate and drank and were happy. Solomon ruled over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines and to the border of Egypt. They brought tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand by the sea; they were eating, drinking, and rejoicing. Solomon ruled all the kingdoms from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines and as far as the border of Egypt. They offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.

NLTNew Living Translation

The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore. They were very contented, with plenty to eat and drink. Solomon ruled over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates River in the north to the land of the Philistines and the border of Egypt in the south. The conquered peoples of those lands sent tribute money to Solomon and continued to serve him throughout his lifetime.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Judah and Israel were as many as the sand which is on the seashore in abundance, eating and drinking and rejoicing!

Now Solomon was ruling over all the kingdoms from the River to the land of the Philistines, and up to the border of Egypt, who were bringing tribute and were serving Solomon all the days of his life.

KJV 1900King James Version

Judah and Israel were many, as the sand which is by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking, and making merry.

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.