1 Kings 4:21

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.

Cross-reference

1 Kings 3:13 Prophetic fulfillment

1 Kings 3:13 promises riches and honor; here Solomon's vast dominion and tribute show the fulfillment.

1 Kings 8:65 Historical context

1 Kings 8:65 describes the festival assembly from Lebo Hamath to Egypt, matching the same territorial extent of Solomon's rule.

Exodus 23:31 Prophetic fulfillment

Exodus 23:31 promises Israel's borders from the Red Sea to the Euphrates — Solomon's dominion matches that divinely given territory.

Psalm 72:11 Allusion

Psalm 72:11 envisions all kings serving the ideal king, directly echoing Solomon's rule here where nations bring tribute.

Deuteronomy 11:24 Prophetic fulfillment

Deuteronomy 11:24 promises every place where the foot treads, from wilderness to Euphrates — Solomon's rule realizes that promise.

Psalm 72:8-11 prays for the king to rule from the River to the ends of the earth; this verse shows that realized in Solomon's tribute.

2 Chronicles 9:26 repeats this exact description of Solomon's dominion, confirming the same tribute and boundaries.

Joshua 1:4 Prophetic fulfillment

Joshua 1:4 describes the promised land from Euphrates to Egypt; here Solomon's rule fulfills that territorial promise.

Genesis 15:18 Prophetic fulfillment

Genesis 15:18 gives the promised land boundaries from the Euphrates to Egypt — Solomon's rule fulfills that covenant promise.

2 Kings 24:7 shows the same territory lost to Babylon, contrasting Solomon's control from Euphrates to Egypt.

Lamentations 1:1 laments Jerusalem's fall from greatness, contrasting vividly with Solomon's prosperous reign over all kingdoms.

2 Chronicles 7:8 uses the same geographic formula (Lebo-hamath to Brook of Egypt) for Solomon's feast, reinforcing his rule's extent.

2 Samuel 8:3 Historical context

2 Samuel 8:3 records David's conquest to the Euphrates, establishing the territory Solomon inherited and ruled.

Deuteronomy 15:6 Prophetic fulfillment

Deuteronomy 15:6 promises rule over many nations; Solomon's reign of receiving tribute fulfills that covenant promise.

Genesis 27:29's blessing of nations serving the patriarch is realized in Solomon's empire receiving tribute.

Psalm 72:10 Allusion

Psalm 72:29 is likely a reference to verses 10-11 where kings bring tribute; this matches Solomon's dominion.

2 Kings 17:3 shows Hoshea paying tribute to Assyria, opposite of Solomon receiving tribute from all kingdoms.

1 Chronicles 13:5 Historical context

1 Chronicles 13:5 describes David gathering Israel from a similar geographic range, paralleling Solomon's dominion under his father.

1 Samuel 10:27 shows Saul receiving no gifts from some; here Solomon receives tribute from all kingdoms, contrasting their reigns.

Deuteronomy 19:8 Prophetic fulfillment

Deuteronomy 19:8 promises enlarged territory; Solomon's kingdom from Euphrates to Egypt fulfills that promise.

Ezra 4:20 Historical context

Ezra 4:20 recalls that Jerusalem's kings ruled Beyond the River and received tribute, echoing Solomon's reign here.

Psalm 68:29 Allusion

Psalm 68:29 foretells kings bringing gifts to the temple; here kings bring tribute to Solomon, prefiguring worship.

Numbers 24:7 Prophetic fulfillment

Numbers 24:7 prophesies Israel's king being exalted; Solomon's vast dominion fulfills that prophecy.

2 Chronicles 17:5 records Jehoshaphat receiving gifts from Judah, paralleling Solomon's tribute on a smaller scale.

2 Chronicles 32:23 describes Hezekiah receiving gifts from nations, echoing Solomon's reign of tribute.

Proverbs 14:28 Related theme

Proverbs 14:28 notes a king's glory in multitude of people—Solomon's many subject peoples bringing tribute exemplify this.