- Bible
- 2 Chronicles
- Chapter 9
- Verse 17
2 Chronicles 9:17
Moreover the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with pure gold.
My Notes
Commentary
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Methodist theologian, 1762–1832
Adam Clarke
Made a great throne of ivory - For a very curious description of the throne of Solomon, see at the end of the chapter, Ch2 9:29 (note).
We have here Solomon in his throne, and Solomon in his grave; for the throne would not secure him from the grave. Mors sceptra ligonibus aequat - Death wrenches from the hand the sceptre as well as…