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2 Chronicles 9:18

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:

The verse belongs to the closing account of Solomon's wonderful wisdom and riches, concluding the history that runs from the latter part of David's reign through Solomon's call to the kingdom, the building of the temple, its solemn dedication, and the plans for the service of the house of God and for commercial enterprise. It describes one detail of that magnificence, the throne with its steps and appointments, set within the larger record of his wealth and splendor. That great riches and the luxury and magnificence of his court were among the things that later led him astray.