Skip to content

2 Chronicles 9:17

2 Chronicles 9:17
Moreover the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with pure gold.

My Notes

Commentary

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

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).

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Chronicles 9:13-31

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…

Cross References

Related passages throughout Scripture