2 Chronicles 9:18
And there were six steps to the throne, with a footstool of gold, which were fastened to the throne, and stays on each side of the sitting place, and two lions standing by the stays:
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Barnes' Notes
The footstool (not mentioned in Kings) was an essential appendage to an Oriental throne; it appears everywhere in the Egyptian, Assyrian, and Persian sculptures.
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…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
with a footstool of gold, which were fastened to the throne A quite different detail takes the place of this in 1Ki 10:19, and the top of the throne was round behind. Perhaps both details were found…
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