Ezr_4:20 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; 1Ki_4:24, as it was also promised, Gen_15:18Exo_23:31Deu_11:24Jos_1:4.