^27 (A)But some ^(B)rebels said, “How can this man save us?” So they despised him, ^(C)and brought him no presents. But he ^[a]held his peace.

²¹ So ^(A)Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from ^(B)the^[a] River to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. ^(C)They brought tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.