1 Kings 4:24For he had dominion over all the region on this side the River, from Tiphsah even to Gaza, over all the kings on this side the River: and he had peace on all sides around him.
The setting
Jerusalem, Israel, ~950 BC. The chronicler records Solomon's empire at its peak, stretching from the Euphrates River to Gaza on the Mediterranean coast...
The emotion here: proud chronicler documenting Israel's greatest moment
The original word
shalom (שָׁלוֹם) — complete wholeness, not just absence of war but flourishing peace
Why it matters
This was the largest territory Israel ever controlled, roughly 60,000 square miles
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What most readers miss in 1 Kings 4:24
This peace lasted only one generation — it all collapsed after Solomon died
Common misconceptionPeople think this proves military dominance brings peace, but Solomon achieved this through wisdom and diplomacy, not conquest. His father David did the fighting.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
1 Kings 4:24 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Kings 4:24 comes from the book of 1 Kings, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is celebratory. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include peace, sovereignty, God's blessing. Notable phrases: dominion over all; he had peace.
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Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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