at Riblah in Hamath] Both these were in the circuit of the land of Canaan given to Israel, Num. 34. 8, 11.
that he might not reign] Or, because he reigned.
put the land to a tribute] Heb. set a mulct upon the land.
an hundred talents of silver] Thirty seven thousand and five hundred pounds sterling, after the sacred account. See the notes on 1 Kings 9:14.
a talent of gold] Three thousand seven hundred and fifty pounds, after the sacred account.