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A Glimpse of Christ's Throne
Matthew Henry suggests that the incredible splendor of Solomon's throne—with its gold, steps, and lions—is more than just a display of wealth. He sees it as a physical picture, or 'type,' pointing to the far greater spiritual glory of the Messiah's kingdom and His throne, which is above every earthly throne.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 9:18
18th Century
Theologian
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
On 2 Chronicles 9:18
19th Century
Bishop
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
On 2 Chronicles 9:18
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 1 Kings 10:19).
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 9:13–31
17th Century
Minister
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…