^{21 [a] (A)}Solomon ruled over all the kingdoms from the ^(B)Euphrates^[b] to the land of the Philistines and to the border of Egypt. ^(C)They brought tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.

¹⁵ besides that which came from the explorers and from the business of the merchants, and from all the kings of the west and from the governors of the land.