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9:172 Chronicles 9:17
Moreover the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with pure gold.
2 Chronicles 9:17 belongs to the account of Solomon's reign in the undivided kingdom of Israel. That account parallels the opening history in 1 Kings. It describes the making of Solomon's throne and its lavish materials, fashioned from ivory and overlaid with pure gold.
It stands in the closing account of Solomon's reign, displaying his wonderful wisdom and riches after the building and solemn dedication of the temple, his plans for the service of the house of God, and his enterprise in commerce. It belongs to the record of his vast riches and the luxury and magnificence of his court, some of which later led him astray.
2 Chronicles 9:17 belongs to the account of Solomon's reign in the undivided kingdom of Israel. That account parallels the opening history in 1 Kings. It describes the making of Solomon's throne and its lavish materials, fashioned from ivory and overlaid with pure gold.
It stands in the closing account of Solomon's reign, displaying his wonderful wisdom and riches after the building and solemn dedication of the temple, his plans for the service of the house of God, and his enterprise in commerce. It belongs to the record of his vast riches and the luxury and magnificence of his court, some of which later led him astray.