The throne had six steps, and the top of the throne was round behind: and there were stays on either side on the place of the seat, and two lions stood beside the stays.
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Gill's Exposition
The throne had six steps,.... Up to the footstool of the throne, which was of gold, Ch2 9:18 and was high, that everyone in court might see him, and the better hear the sentence he gave:
and the top…
Barnes' Notes
Representations of thrones are frequent in the Egyptian and Assyrian sculptures. They have no steps up to them, but frequently stand upon square bases. The back appears to be flat at the top, not…
Adam Clarke
The throne was round behind: and there were stays on either side - This description seems to indicate that the throne was in the form of one of our ancient round-topped, two-armed chairs. This throne…
We have here a further account of Solomon's prosperity.
I. How he increased his wealth. Though he had much, he still coveted to have more, being willing to try the utmost the things of this world…
Cambridge Bible
And the top of the thronewas round behind The word -top" is literally -head," and points to some erection in the nature of a canopy or baldachino. The roundness here spoken of might either be from the…