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The footstool (not mentioned in Kings) was an essential appendage to an Eastern throne; it appears everywhere in Egyptian, Assyrian, and Persian sc…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
19th Century
Anglican
19th Century
With a footstool of gold, which were fastened to the throne. —Instead of this, 1 Kings has, And the throne had a rounded top behind.
John Gill
JohnGill
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century
(See Gill on 1 Kings 10:19).
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century
The imports mentioned here showed that prosperity drew the minds of Solomon and his subjects to the love of things curious and uncommon, though use…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes