2 Chronicles 9:19

Solomon’s Wealth and Splendor

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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Berean Standard Bible
Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom.
American Standard Version (1901)
And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps: there was not the like made in any kingdom.
Bible in Basic English
And twelve lions were placed on one side and on the other side on the six steps: there was nothing like it in any kingdom.
Douay-Rheims 1899
Moreover twelve other little lions standing upon the steps on both sides: there was not such a throne in any kingdom.
Free Bible Version
Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one on opposite ends of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom.
Geneva Bible 1599
And twelue lyons stoode there on the sixe steps on either side: there was not the like made in any kingdome.
King James (Authorized) Version
And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps. There was not the like made in any kingdom.
Translation for Translators
On the six steps there were twelve statues of lions, one on each side. No throne like that had ever existed in any other kingdom.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Twelve lions stood on the steps, one on each side of each of the six steps. There was no throne like it in any other kingdom.
Noah Webster Bible
And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps. There was not the like made in any kingdom.
World English Bible
Twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other on the six steps. There was nothing like it made in any other kingdom.
Young's Literal Translation
and twelve lions are standing there on the six steps on this [side], and on that: it hath not been made so for any kingdom.