2 Chronicles 9:18

Verse

The 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.

American Standard Version (1901)

And there were six steps to the throne, with a footstool of gold, which were fastened to the throne, and stays on either side by the place of the seat, and two lions standing beside the stays.

Bible in Basic English

There were six steps up to it, and a foot-rest of gold fixed to it, and arms on the two sides of the seat, with two lions at the side of the arms.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And six steps to go up to the throne, and a footstool of gold, and two arms one on either side, and two lions standing by the arms:

Free Bible Version

The throne had six steps, with a golden footstool attached. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, with lions standing beside the armrests.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the throne had sixe steppes, with a footestoole of gold fastened to the throne, and stayes on either side on the place of the seate, and two lyons standing by the stayes.

King James (Authorized) Version

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:

Translation for Translators

There were six steps in front of the throne. There was a gold footstool that was attached to the throne. At each side of the throne there was an armrest, and alongside each armrest there was a small statue of a lion.

Unlocked Literal Bible

There were six steps to the throne, and a footstool was attached to the throne. On each side of the throne there were armrests with two lions standing beside each of them.

Noah Webster Bible

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:

World English Bible

There were six steps to the throne, with a footstool of gold, which were fastened to the throne, and armrests on either side by the place of the seat, and two lions standing beside the armrests.

Young's Literal Translation

and six steps [are] to the throne, and a footstool of gold, to the throne they are fastened, and hands [are] on this [side] and on that on the place of the sitting, and two lions are standing near the hands,

Context

Solomon’s Wealth and Splendor

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.

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Summary

This verse describes King Solomon's throne, which was made of ivory and overlaid with pure gold. The throne had six steps leading up to it, with a footstool of gold attached to it. The arms of the throne were on each side of the seat, with two lions standing beside the arms. This elaborate description highlights the wealth, splendor, and grandeur of Solomon's reign, showcasing the opulence and magnificence of his royal court.

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