There were also twelve other lions, one standing on each end of the six steps. No other throne in all the world could be compared with it!

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Solomon’s throne, as described, is certainly grander than any we have seen depicted in either Assyria or Egypt. It would, then, far transcend the t…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other
upon the six steps
Ther…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Solomon increased his wealth. Silver was considered of no value. Such is the nature of worldly wealth: plenty of it makes it less valuable. Even mo…