On this side the river - that is, the region west of the Euphrates.

Tiphsah, or Tiphsach, is the place on the Euphrates called Thapsa…

Azzah is the well-known Philistine city, Gaza.

For he had dominion over all [the region] on this side the
river
Or beyond the river …

Never did the crown of Israel shine so bright, as when Solomon wore it. He had peace on all sides. In this, his kingdom was a type of the Messiah's…