For he had dominion over all [the region] on this side the river, from Tiphsah even to Azzah, over all the kings on this side the river: and he had peace on all sides round about him.
Ver. 24. On this side the river,] viz., Euphrates.
From Tiphsah.] Called afterwards Amphipolis. a
Even to Azzah.] Called also Gaza. Jer 25:20
And he had peace on all sides.] Wherein also he became a lively type of Christ the Prince of Peace, Isa 9:6 who as he was brought from heaven with that song of peace, Luk 2:14 so he returned up again with that farewell of peace, Joh 14:27 leaving to the world the doctrine of peace, the gospel of peace, Eph 2:17 which worketh that peace that passeth understanding. Php 4:7
a Plin., lib. v. cap. 24.