1 Kings 4:1

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First Kings 4 describes the organization of Solomon's kingdom at the height of its prosperity. It lists his officials, district governors and the abundance of food, and notes that Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand by the sea and enjoyed peace.

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1 Kings 4:20The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore, and they were eating and drinking and rejoicing.
1 Kings 4:29And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore.
Genesis 22:17I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will possess the gates of their enemies.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

So King Solomon ruled over Israel,

World English Bible (WEB)

King Solomon was king over all Israel.

King James Version (KJV)

So king Solomon was king over all Israel.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And king Solomon was king over all Israel.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now Solomon was king over all Israel.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

FUÉ pues el rey Salomón rey sobre todo Israel.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Salomón reinó sobre todo Israel.

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1 Kings 4:1

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