There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all [countries] beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them.
Ver. 20. Beyond the river] Euphrates, the boundary of Solomon's empire, 1Ki 4:21; 1 Kings 4:24, as it was also promised, Gen 15:18 Exodus 23:31 Deu 11:24 Joshua 1:4 .