2 Chronicles 9:17
2 Chronicles 9:17 in Multiple Translations
Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold.
Moreover the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with pure gold.
Moreover the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with pure gold.
Then the king made a great ivory seat, plated with the best gold.
The king also made a great throne of ivory, and covered it with pure gold.
And the King made a great throne of yuorie and ouerlaid it with pure golde.
And the king maketh a great throne of ivory, and overlayeth it with pure gold;
Moreover the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with pure gold.
Moreover, the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with pure gold.
The king also made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with pure gold.
His workers also made for him a large throne. Part of it was covered with decorations made from ivory and part of it was covered with very fine gold.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Chronicles 9:17
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2 Chronicles 9:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּ֧עַשׂ
הַ/מֶּ֛לֶךְ
כִּסֵּא
שֵׁ֖ן
גָּד֑וֹל
וַ/יְצַפֵּ֖/הוּ
זָהָ֥ב
טָהֽוֹר
וַ/יַּ֧עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
הַ/מֶּ֛לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
כִּסֵּא
kiççêʼ
H3678
throne
N-ms
שֵׁ֖ן
shên
H8127
tooth
N-cs
גָּד֑וֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
Great (Sea)
Adj
וַ/יְצַפֵּ֖/הוּ
tsâphâh
H6823
to overlay
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
זָהָ֥ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
טָהֽוֹר
ṭâhôwr
H2889
pure
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 9:17
וַ/יַּ֧עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
הַ/מֶּ֛לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
כִּסֵּא
kiççêʼ
H3678
"throne"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a throne, symbolizing a seat of power or authority, often canopied or covered. It is used to describe the throne of God or a king, representing royal dignity and power.
Definition: 1) seat (of honour), throne, seat, stool 1a) seat (of honour), throne 1b) royal dignity, authority, power (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 124 OT verses. KJV: seat, stool, throne. See also: Genesis 41:40; 2 Chronicles 23:20; Psalms 9:5.
שֵׁ֖ן
shên
H8127
"tooth"
N-cs
The Hebrew word for tooth can also mean ivory or a sharp cliff. It is used in the Bible to describe the teeth of humans and animals, as well as sharp rocks, and is often translated as tooth or ivory.
Definition: : tooth 1) tooth, ivory 1a) tooth 1a1) of man, lex talionis, beast 1b) tooth, tine (of fork) 1c) ivory 1c1) as material 1c2) of commerce 1d) sharp pointed rock
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: crag, [idiom] forefront, ivory, [idiom] sharp, tooth. See also: Genesis 49:12; Psalms 57:5; Psalms 3:8.
גָּד֑וֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
"Great (Sea)"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
וַ/יְצַפֵּ֖/הוּ
tsâphâh
H6823
"to overlay"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
Tsaphah can also mean to overlay or cover something, often with metal. It involves laying something over another material, like plating or coating.
Definition: 1) to lay out, lay over, overlay, cover 1a) (Piel) to overlay, plate, stud 1b) (Pual) to be laid over
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: cover, overlay. See also: Exodus 25:11; Exodus 38:2; Proverbs 26:23.
זָהָ֥ב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
טָהֽוֹר
ṭâhôwr
H2889
"pure"
Adj
Tahor means pure or clean, and can refer to physical, moral, or ceremonial purity. In the Bible, it describes clean animals and morally upright people. It is often used to describe something as fair or pure.
Definition: 1) pure, clean 1a) clean (ceremonially-of animals) 1b) pure (physically) 1c) pure, clean (morally, ethically)
Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: clean, fair, pure(-ness). See also: Genesis 7:2; Leviticus 13:40; Psalms 12:7.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 9:17
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- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 9:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 9:17
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 9:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 9:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 9:17
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 9:17
Context — Solomon’s Wealth and Splendor
15King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of hammered gold went into each shield.
16He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon.
17Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold.
18The throne had six steps, and a footstool of gold was attached to it. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, with a lion standing beside each armrest. 19Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Kings 10:18–20 | Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold. The throne had six steps, and its back had a rounded top. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, with a lion standing beside each armrest. Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom. |
| 2 | Psalms 45:8 | All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad. |
| 3 | Revelation 20:11 | Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them. |
2 Chronicles 9:17 Summary
This verse, 2 Chronicles 9:17, tells us about a beautiful throne that King Solomon made for himself, using the finest materials available, including ivory and pure gold. The throne was a symbol of the king's power and wealth, but it also reminds us that true greatness comes from God, as seen in 1 Chronicles 29:11-12. Just as King Solomon used his resources to glorify God, we can use our own talents and abilities to serve others and bring honor to God, as stated in 1 Corinthians 10:31. By trusting in God's wisdom and provision, we can establish our own 'throne' of influence and make a lasting impact on the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the significance of the throne made by King Solomon in 2 Chronicles 9:17?
The throne represented the power and wealth of King Solomon, as described in 2 Chronicles 9:17, and was a symbol of his authority as the king of Israel, similar to the throne of God in Isaiah 6:1.
Why did King Solomon use ivory and pure gold to make the throne?
The use of ivory and pure gold in 2 Chronicles 9:17 signified the wealth and luxury of King Solomon's kingdom, as also seen in 1 Kings 10:18, and was a display of his riches and wisdom given by God, as stated in 1 Kings 3:12.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
The description of King Solomon's throne in 2 Chronicles 9:17 is a part of the larger narrative of the kingdom of Israel, which is also described in 1 Kings 10:14-29, and serves as a reminder of God's promise to establish the throne of David forever, as stated in 2 Samuel 7:13.
What can we learn from King Solomon's actions in this verse?
We can learn about the importance of stewardship and the use of resources, as King Solomon used his wealth and wisdom to glorify God and establish his kingdom, as seen in 2 Chronicles 9:17, and to trust in God's provision, as stated in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can use my own resources and talents to glorify God and serve others, just as King Solomon used his wealth and wisdom to build the throne?
- How can I balance the desire for beauty and luxury with the need for humility and simplicity, as seen in the contrast between the lavish throne and the humble heart of a servant of God?
- In what ways can I trust in God's provision and wisdom, just as King Solomon did, to establish my own 'throne' or place of influence in the world?
- What are some lessons that can be learned from the fact that the throne was made of perishable materials, such as ivory and gold, and how can I apply those lessons to my own life and legacy?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 9:17
[See comments on 1 Kings 10:18].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 9:17
And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of beaten gold went to one target. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 9:17
2 Chronicles 9:17 Moreover the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with pure gold.Ver. 17. Moreover the king made.] See on 1 Kings 10:18.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 9:17
(17) Pure.—Tahôr, a common word, for the once occurring mûphaz of Kings.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 9:17
Verse 17. Made a great throne of ivory] For a very curious description of the throne of Solomon, see at the end of the chapter. 2 Chronicles 9:29.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 9:17
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Marked by Christly Fragrance by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the transformative power of experiencing the presence of Christ, likening it to the exquisite fragrance of myrrh and aloes. He reflects on how the scent of Ch |
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The Palace He Left by J. Wilbur Chapman | J. Wilbur Chapman preaches about the beauty of the character of Jesus Christ as depicted in the Old Testament, emphasizing His sacrifice and the blessings of His incarnation. The s |