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A Throne of Symbols
Commentators explain that the throne's lions were rich with meaning. They symbolized the king's majesty and courage in executing justice. More deeply, as the lion was the emblem of the tribe of Judah (Genesis 49:9), the imagery rooted Solomon's rule in God's covenant history. Some scholars also see this as a foreshadowing of Christ, the 'Lion of the tribe of Judah.'
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 10:19
18th Century
Theologian
Representations of thrones are frequent in Egyptian and Assyrian sculptures. They have no steps leading up to them but frequently stand on square b…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 10:19
17th Century
Pastor
The throne had six steps
Up to the footstool of the throne, which was of gold, (2 Chronicles 9:18) and w…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 10:14–29
17th Century
Minister
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…