1 Kings 10:19-20

19 The throne had six steps, and the top of the throne was round behind:^[a] and there were stays on either side on the place of the seat, and two lions stood beside the stays.

20 And twelve* lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps: there was not the like^[b] made in any kingdom.

1 Kings 10:19-20 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 10

This chapter contains an account of the queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon to her great satisfaction, 1Ki 10:1-13, of Solomon's merchandise and riches, and the magnificence of his court, 1Ki 10:14-23, of the rich presents sent to him, and of the purchase of chariots and horses, and other things, he made, 1Ki 10:24-29.

Footnotes

• [a]. behind: Heb. on the hinder part thereof
• [b]. the like: Heb. so