²¹ So ^(A)Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from ^(B)the^[a] River to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. ^(C)They brought tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.

³ And ^(A)David ^[a]defeated ^[b]Hadadezer king of Zobah as far as Hamath, as he went to establish his power by the River Euphrates.