THRONE
(Heb. “kissê”; Gr. “thronos”).
Spectacular seat, often with a canopy, from where great figures, such as the high priest, judges, generals, governors, kings, exercised their authority (Gen. 41:40; 2 Sam. 3:10; Neh. 3:7; Ps. 122:5; Jer. 1:15; Mt. 19:28).
Monarchs also had portable thrones (1 Kings 22:10). Solomon’s throne, on six steps, was of ivory, and overlaid with gold (1 Kings 10:18-20; 2 Chron. 9:17-19). His magnificence surpassed that of the other sovereigns.
The king, with great pomp, sat on the throne for audiences, to judge, to promulgate decrees (1 Kings 2:19; 7:7; 22:10; 2 Kings 11:19; Jon. 3: 6).
The term “throne” often symbolizes God’s omnipotence and rule (Ps. 9:5, 8; Ezek. 1:26; Heb. 1:8; Rev. 1:4).